Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Stoke Charity
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Stoke Charity and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Worn or missing pointing
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Stoke Charity and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Stoke Charity
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. We survey brick chimney stacks, lead flashings and chimney pots and cowls, and people most often book us about flaunching that has broken away and worn or missing pointing.
In a small place like Stoke Charity, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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 frequently the first to give way.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Stoke Charity (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey looks like in Stoke Charity
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. 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 your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Michael, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Micheldever station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Stoke Charity is about 6 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. If you are in Stoke Charity, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hampshire, we cover Stoke Charity and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Surveys in SO21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Hunton (1 mile north-west), Egypt (1 mile north-west), Sutton Scotney (1 mile west), South Wonston (2 miles south-west) and Worthy Down (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north-east), Winchester (6 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south) and Alton (14 miles east).
Around Stoke Charity
Around Stoke Charity, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Wonston Arms, among other places. Stoke Charity’s nearest station is Micheldever station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
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What else we do in Stoke Charity
Questions from Stoke Charity
Is Stoke Charity within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Stoke Charity is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
What do you check on a chimney?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach. Everything is written up with photos.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We inspect what can safely be seen and what you 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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Stoke Charity
If a stack seems to lean, do not leave it. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you can decide what to do next. In a small place like Stoke Charity, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Stoke Charity
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A written report with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- 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, as far as we could see.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a small place like Stoke Charity, access is typically 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 start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.