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Chimney survey in Upper Enham, Hampshire
Chimney surveys in Upper Enham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
How a chimney survey works in Upper Enham
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It isn’t a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. If something we see points to the flue, we’ll say so. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and chimney breasts, and people most often book us about frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and disused chimneys trapping moisture.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Enham, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Upper Enham (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are often modest repairs when they’re caught early. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose and the job gets bigger. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Upper Enham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Upper Enham
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for chimney surveys in Upper Enham
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
For a price for chimney surveys in Upper Enham, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Upper Enham, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- 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.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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Your questions about chimney surveys in Upper Enham
Will you come out to Upper Enham?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Upper Enham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
Don’t ignore it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Upper Enham
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Chimney surveys around Upper Enham
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so check with the council.
For landlords with property near Andover station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Anyone responsible for a site like Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near Saint George, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Upper Enham is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Upper Enham, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. There is also a page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: SP11. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Dunhills Lane, Maccallum Road and Green Drove or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Upper Enham include Enham Alamein (1 mile south), Little London (1 mile east), Smannell (1 mile south-east), Wildhern (1 mile north-west) and Knights Enham (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Around Upper Enham
We work in homes and buildings around The Hare & Hounds pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.8 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (2.1 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Upper Enham include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
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When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Hidden damage within the stack
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks