Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in West Tisted, Hampshire
Chimney surveys in West Tisted from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How a chimney survey works in West Tisted
If you’re buying a home with chimneys, it’s worth knowing their condition before you exchange. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. You get photographs and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. We survey brick chimney stacks, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp patches on chimney breasts and a chimney out of line.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings 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.
- Where
- West Tisted (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in West Tisted
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. Loose pots can follow.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Worn or missing pointing
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry
Chimney surveys around West Tisted
With Hinton Ampner House about 3.6 miles west, West Tisted sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, 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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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.
West Tisted is about 7 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in West Tisted, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO24 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to West Tisted include Filmore Hill (1 mile south-east), Monkwood (1 mile north-east), Bailey Green (1 mile south-east), Privett (2 miles south-east) and Ropley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Havant (14 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Fareham (15 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south).
Around West Tisted
Green spaces nearby include Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like West Tisted needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
For a price for chimney surveys in West Tisted, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in West Tisted
Landlords and letting agents in West Tisted book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in West Tisted. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Why get it checked now?
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Defects tend to go unseen until there’s a stain. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. For older village homes like those around West Tisted, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A written report with photos
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Also near West Tisted
Other services in West Tisted
How the survey changes by roof type
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. It is usually a modest repair when it is caught early.
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. Cracks are photographed and noted.
West Tisted: your questions answered
Will you come out to West Tisted?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover West Tisted?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and West Tisted is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.