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Chimney survey in West Liss, Hampshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across West Liss, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
We often find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. It’s typically a modest repair when it is caught early.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. What we find is photographed and described.
Chimney survey in West Liss: what you get
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It is not 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 will say so. We survey chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and shared and party-wall stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are spalled or crumbling bricks and staining on walls around the chimney.
Older buildings in small places like West Liss 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- West Liss (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you know where you stand. For an older or listed building in a place like West Liss, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
West Liss questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Liss station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
How do I find out if my home in West Liss is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
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 we will say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We look from the ground, from windows and from the loft where it’s safe. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where applicable. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Do not ignore it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it’s stable.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
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Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in West Liss
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
How we price chimney surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older rural homes like those around West Liss can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What a chimney survey looks like in West Liss
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Liss station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building such as Liss Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
West Liss is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. West Liss is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. West Liss is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for chimney surveys. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of GU33 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Syers Road, Willow Road and Inwood Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Liss (1 mile north-east), Durford Wood (1 mile south), Hill Brow (1 mile south-east), Liss Forest (1 mile north) and The Mint (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west) and Petersfield (3 miles south-west).
Around West Liss
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crossing Gates pub and the streets around them. West Liss has its own railway station: Liss station. A little further out are Bear Museum (3.1 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around West Liss includes Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.