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Chimney survey in Sparsholt, Hampshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Sparsholt, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How a chimney survey works in Sparsholt
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. If you’ve noticed loose, cracked or missing pots and gaps in the mortar around the pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Sparsholt, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Sparsholt (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. We record any cracking and where it is.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check the breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach.
Chimney surveys around Sparsholt
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you own a rental within reach of Winchester station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Stephen, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Sparsholt is about 3 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Sparsholt gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: SO21. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Home Lane, Church Lane and Woodman Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Sparsholt: Westley (1 mile north-west), Littleton (1 mile north-east), Harestock (2 miles east), Weeke (2 miles east) and Stanmore (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south) and Hedge End (12 miles south).
What’s near Sparsholt
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Plough Inn and Kings' School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Winchester station, about 2.7 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Winchester Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a hamlet or village like Sparsholt, a postcode doesn’t 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 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.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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Sparsholt questions
How do I find out if my home in Sparsholt is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Sparsholt?
Yes, Sparsholt is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Sparsholt?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
A leaning stack should be looked at. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We look at 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 and you can raise it with them.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
It can come from several places: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We look at each one and note the most likely cause.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Sparsholt
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it is useful to know its condition first. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council, so check with them first. For older village homes like those around Sparsholt, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Prices that include VAT
- Photos and a written report every time
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Sparsholt
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Worn or missing pointing
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Sparsholt Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords and letting agents in Sparsholt book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the chimney stack.