Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Worting
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. We carry out chimney surveys in Worting, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Worting homes and their roofs
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With The Vyne about 3.7 miles north-east, Worting sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Basingstoke station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you run a business near The Malls, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Worting is about 2 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Worting as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Worting. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: RG22 and RG23. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Warham Road, Church Lane and Wayside Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Worting, we cover Buckskin (1 mile south-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-east), South Ham (1 mile east), Kempshott (1 mile south) and Newfound (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Fleet (13 miles east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles east), Tadley (6 miles north) and Hook (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Worting
In Worting, that means homes and buildings near The White Hart Inn, Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School and Coppice Spring School. Worting’s nearest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.1 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Basing House (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Worting includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
Chimney survey in Worting: what you get
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed flashings pulling away from the stack and staining on walls around the chimney, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Worting drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Worting (RG22, RG23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a chimney survey in Worting
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People typically call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Take an older house close to Church of St Thomas A Becket: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Also near Worting
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Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each stack. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Worting questions
Do you cover smaller places like Worting?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Basingstoke station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
What should I do with a chimney I don’t use?
It depends on its condition and your plans. We record how the stack is doing and whether it’s capped with ventilation. If you’re thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. We record any we can see.
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack frequently shows where water is getting in. We record what we see with photographs.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Worting. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. On a bungalow or cottage around Worting, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a smaller place like Worting, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.