Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Upper Common
Independent chimney surveys in Upper Common. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Chimney survey in Upper Common: what you get
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. 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. Where it may be a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. We are often asked to look into eroded joints in the brickwork and damp patches on chimney breasts, across flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts.
Older buildings in small places like Upper Common may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Upper Common (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Upper Common
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
How we price chimney surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
For a price for chimney surveys in Upper Common, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, frequently with a cowl or cap on top. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
Upper Common homes and their roofs
Historic houses like Hall Place, about 3.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Upper Common goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Basingstoke station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St. Martin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Upper Common is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Upper Common is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
We work across the RG25 postcode area for chimney surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Ellisfield (1 mile north-east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Nashes Green (3 miles east), Viables (3 miles north) and Eastrop (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (6 miles south-east) and Petersfield (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Upper Common
In Upper Common, that means homes and buildings near The Fox pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 4.4 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (4.6 miles south) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Upper Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
FAQs for Upper Common
Will you come out to Upper Common?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Upper Common listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.