Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Wells-in-the-Field, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Wells-in-the-Field. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- A chimney out of line
About our chimney survey in Wells-in-the-Field
A damp patch on a chimney breast doesn’t always come from the same place. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. We look at each possibility and record what we find. You then know where to start. We are frequently asked to look into staining on walls around the chimney and lifted or split lead flashings, across chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts.
In a village or hamlet like Wells-in-the-Field, 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’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Wells-in-the-Field (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Older rural homes like those around Wells-in-the-Field can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. We record any we can see.
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We record their condition with photos.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Chimney surveys around Wells-in-the-Field
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Anyone responsible for a site like Whitchurch Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark such as St Nicholas' Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Whitchurch (Hampshire) station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Wells-in-the-Field is about 7 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Wells-in-the-Field gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Wells-in-the-Field is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for chimney surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of RG28 is covered for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Priory Lane and London Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Freefolk (1 mile east), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (7 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
What’s near Wells-in-the-Field
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Testbourne Community School and Railway Hotel. The nearest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.1 miles west.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wells-in-the-Field
- 20+ years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Wells-in-the-Field: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Wells-in-the-Field listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What does a chimney survey cover?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.