Hampshire · London and the South East
Weavers Down Chimney Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Weavers Down. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- A stack that appears to lean
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
About our chimney survey in Weavers Down
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. We survey flaunching, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks, and people most often book us about a stack that appears to lean and flaunching that has broken away.
In a village or hamlet like Weavers Down, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Weavers Down (GU30)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. 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 Weavers Down, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Weavers Down
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Weavers Down
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What else we do in Weavers Down
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
Do you need a chimney survey in Weavers Down?
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Landlords with a home close to Liphook station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- What the survey will not cover
- What insurance they carry
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Weavers Down, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Chimney surveys in Weavers Down: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you look after a building like Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Weavers Down is about 7 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Bookings from Weavers Down are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
All of GU30 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Bircholt Road, Longmoor Drive and Beechcroft Close. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Conford (1 mile north), Passfield (1 mile north), Liphook (1 mile east), Longmoor (2 miles west) and Woolmer (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Petersfield (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Weavers Down
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bohunt School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Liphook station, about 1.5 miles east. Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Questions from Weavers Down
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Weavers Down?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Weavers Down within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
A leaning stack should be looked at. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.