Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in South Harting
Chimney surveys in South Harting, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Chimney survey in South Harting: what you get
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It is not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. If something we see points to the flue, we’ll say so. Typical surveys look at eroded joints in the brickwork and redundant stacks capped without ventilation, on flaunching, chimney pots and cowls and brick chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like South Harting may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Where we can’t see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- South Harting (GU31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it is on from the viewpoints we used.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in South Harting
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around South Harting has a long history of building, with Uppark about 1.2 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Petersfield station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
South Harting is about 3 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in South Harting and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in GU31 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include The Square, Smithfield and Mill Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include East Harting (1 mile east), Nyewood (2 miles north-east), Elsted (2 miles east), Compton (3 miles south) and Dumpford (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Near you in South Harting
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Ship Inn, among other places. South Harting’s nearest station is Petersfield station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Bear Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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What else we do in South Harting
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Rural addresses near South Harting can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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FAQs for South Harting
Do you cover smaller places like South Harting?
Yes. South Harting is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in South Harting is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. We check the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can discuss it with them.
How much does a chimney survey cost in South Harting?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The report follows by email.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
A leaning stack should be looked at. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. We photograph any we find that look loose or damaged.
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Signs you need a chimney survey in South Harting
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead is also a target for theft.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Cracked or missing flaunching
If you look after a building such as Harting CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- What experience they bring
- Whether the price includes VAT
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.