Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Trotton
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Trotton. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Chimney surveys around Trotton
Cowdray House, about 3.2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Trotton. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as St George's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Trotton is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Trotton, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Trotton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Surveys in GU31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Dumpford (1 mile south-west), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Didling (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Trotton
In Trotton, that means homes and buildings near The Keeper's Arms Public House. Nearby you will also find Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Trotton include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
About our chimney survey in Trotton
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the roof space. We record what we find with photographs and recommendations. We are frequently asked to look into a chimney out of line and damaged chimney pots and cowls, on chimney breasts, flaunching and brick chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Trotton, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Trotton (GU31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Trotton. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden damage within the stack
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
When to book a survey in Trotton
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People usually call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Take a building like Stedham Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Nearby places to Trotton
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The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Trotton, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Trotton questions
Is my home in Trotton listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Trotton?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Trotton is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
Don’t ignore it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. We record its condition with photos, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it’s stable.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where applicable. We note anything we couldn’t see.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts often point to a problem above. We check the breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach.
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We record their condition with photographs.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. In a place like Trotton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Trotton
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 20+ years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.