Hampshire · London and the South East
Wherwell Wood Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys across Wherwell Wood, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Chimney survey in Wherwell Wood: what you get
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the roof space. A survey finds these problems and records them with photos. Common reasons to book are gaps where the stack meets the roof and damp patches on chimney breasts, across chimney breasts, lead flashings and shared and party-wall stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Wherwell Wood are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Wherwell Wood (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey looks like in Wherwell Wood
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you let a flat or house near Andover station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building like Wherwell Primary School, 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 Church of St Peter, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Wherwell Wood is about 3 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Wherwell Wood is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Wherwell Wood is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for chimney surveys. There is also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area for chimney surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Wherwell (1 mile south-east), Goodworth Clatford (1 mile west), Cottonworth (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles south) and Chilbolton (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south), Andover (3 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south), Romsey (13 miles south) and Hyde (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Wherwell Wood
Around Wherwell Wood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Lion Public House and Winton Community Academy. The nearest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (2.6 miles north). Open spaces near Wherwell Wood include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Useful tips for Wherwell Wood property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Wherwell Wood
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
Why get it checked now?
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are frequently modest repairs when they’re caught early. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks and the job gets bigger. 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.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wherwell Wood
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Wherwell Wood needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Wherwell Wood. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Wherwell Wood questions
Is Wherwell Wood within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wherwell Wood?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
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.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
It can come from several places: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We look at each one and note the most likely cause.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We inspect from wherever is safe: from ground level, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where applicable. We note anything we couldn’t see.