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Chimney Survey in Shipton Bellinger
Need a chimney survey in Shipton Bellinger? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
About our chimney survey in Shipton Bellinger
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. If you’ve noticed signs that a stack is leaning and redundant stacks capped without ventilation, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney breasts, lead flashings and shared and party-wall stacks alike.
In a village or hamlet like Shipton Bellinger, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Shipton Bellinger (SP9)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a chimney survey in Shipton Bellinger
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are often fixed to chimneys. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Flaunching that has broken away
- A chimney out of line
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Shipton Bellinger, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Conditions inside walls
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it is doing. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent and the council can advise. For an older or listed building in a place like Shipton Bellinger, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shipton Bellinger
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shipton Bellinger
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Shipton Bellinger homes and their roofs
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you look after a building such as Shipton Bellinger Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Grateley station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Shipton Bellinger is in Hampshire. We visit Shipton Bellinger as part of our work across Hampshire. Shipton Bellinger is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in SP9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer chimney surveys to properties on High Street, Gardeners Green and Hedges Close. We also cover the places around Shipton Bellinger: Tidworth (2 miles north), Perham Down (3 miles north-east), Kimpton (3 miles east), Great Shoddesden (4 miles north-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (15 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (10 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
Near you in Shipton Bellinger
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Boot Inn and The Wellington Academy. The nearest railway station is Grateley station, about 3.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve.
Towns and villages near Shipton Bellinger
Also in Shipton Bellinger
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Shipton Bellinger questions
How do I find out if my home in Shipton Bellinger is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can a landlord with a rental near Grateley station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it is stable.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. If you are thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.