Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Shalden, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Shalden from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- A chimney out of line
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Chimney survey in Shalden
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. You get a report with photos and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. We survey chimney pots and cowls, brick chimney stacks and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are damp on a chimney breast inside and a chimney out of line.
Somewhere as small as Shalden, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Shalden (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Why act early in Shalden
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. In a place like Shalden, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shalden. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Shalden
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shalden?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Alton station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It’s worth having a leaning stack checked. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. Where applicable, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Shalden
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Hall Place about 2.5 miles south-west, Shalden sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Alton station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Shalden is about 2 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We carry out chimney surveys in Shalden for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Hampshire, we cover Shalden. You can also see our page for Reading.
We survey roofs across GU34 for chimney surveys. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Southwood Road, Stancombe Lane and Shalden Lane. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Shalden Green (1 mile north), Thedden (2 miles south-west), Beech (2 miles south), Bentworth (2 miles south-west) and Southrope (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Petersfield (12 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Shalden
Shalden’s nearest station is Alton station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Gliding Heritage Centre (1.3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Shalden include Holybourne Hill.
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What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a hamlet or village like Shalden, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.