Hampshire · London and the South East
Warnford Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Warnford, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- A chimney out of line
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Chimney survey in Warnford: what you get
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. Common reasons to book are gaps where the stack meets the roof and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, across shared and party-wall stacks, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Warnford, 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 frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Warnford (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Warnford
Other services in Warnford
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
Why act early in Warnford
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Problems frequently go unnoticed until damp appears inside. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. Around Warnford, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent view of the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Warnford
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Local roofs in Warnford
With Hinton Ampner House about 3.1 miles north-west, Warnford sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near Church of Our Lady, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Warnford is about 8 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. In Warnford, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Hampshire, we cover Warnford and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in SO32 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Warnford: Bramdean (3 miles north), Hinton Ampner (3 miles north-west), Beauworth (3 miles north-west), Cheriton (4 miles north-west) and Bishop's Sutton (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles west), Fareham (11 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Warnford
In Warnford, that means homes and buildings near The George And Falcon Inn and the streets around them. The countryside around Warnford includes Shutts Copse and Beacon Hill.
FAQs for Warnford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Warnford?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Warnford?
Yes, Warnford is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
It depends on its condition and your plans. We record how the stack is doing and whether it is capped with ventilation. If you’re thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Warnford, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. We check that they look secure and undamaged.