Hampshire · London and the South East
Steep Marsh Chimney Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Steep Marsh. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older rural homes like those around Steep Marsh can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Chimney survey in Steep Marsh: what you get
If a chimney looks out of line, it’s worth getting it checked. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. We survey flaunching, chimney pots and cowls and brick chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lifted or split lead flashings and pots or cowls that look unsafe.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Steep Marsh (GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Steep Marsh
Also in Steep Marsh
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
When to book a survey in Steep Marsh
Aerials and dishes are often fixed to stacks. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Landlords with a home close to Petersfield station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
How the survey changes by roof type
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Steep Marsh: your questions answered
Is Steep Marsh within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Steep Marsh listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Chimney surveys in Steep Marsh: local notes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a building such as Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Steep Marsh is about 2 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. If you are in Steep Marsh, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Steep Marsh is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for chimney surveys. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in GU32 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Steep (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Petersfield (2 miles south) and Hawkley (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Steep Marsh
Around Steep Marsh, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Cricketers Inn and The Petersfield School and the streets around them. The closest station to Steep Marsh is Petersfield station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Bear Museum (2 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks