Hampshire · London and the South East
Abshot Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Abshot, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Worn or missing pointing
Landlords, agents and block managers in Abshot
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Abshot
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We look at everything that’s safely in view and what the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it and you can then discuss it with them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are eroded joints in the brickwork and cracked or missing flaunching, across chimney breasts, brick chimney stacks and flaunching.
In a small place like Abshot, many roofs stand in the open, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Abshot (PO14)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey looks like in Abshot
Abshot lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live in an older home near St John, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like Locks Heath Infant School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Abshot is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Roofs in Abshot get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in PO14 is within our area for chimney surveys. We also cover Hook (1 mile west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Locks Heath (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Titchfield (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Abshot
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Jolly Farmer Public House and Brookfield Community School and Language College and the streets around them. The closest station to Abshot is Swanwick station, about 2 miles north. Nearby you will also find Fareham Community Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Holly Hill Woodland Park.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it usually takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a small place like Abshot, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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What we’re asked to look at in Abshot
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. Loose pots can follow.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Shop and office owners around Fareham Shopping Centre may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Abshot
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
Abshot questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Swanwick station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Abshot?
Yes, Abshot is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. If it’s capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey in bad weather?
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. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Abshot?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. The survey looks at whether the lead is tight, sound and well fixed.
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.