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Chimney Survey in Anthill Common
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Anthill Common? You can book a chimney survey in Anthill Common and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Whether the flue is safe to use
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
How a chimney survey works in Anthill Common
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. We are often asked to look into flashings pulling away from the stack and flaunching that has broken away, across chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks.
Village roofs frequently 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Anthill Common (PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Anthill Common
Can a landlord with a rental near Portchester station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building.
Will you come out to Anthill Common?
Yes. Anthill Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We look from the ground, from windows and from the loft where it’s safe. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we check how the pots are capped. Capping without ventilation can trap moisture.
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would typically be. They tend to crack, so we look at them closely.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Anthill Common, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Chimney surveys in Anthill Common: local notes
Anthill Common lies within about 5 miles 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Anthill Common is about 3 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We cover Anthill Common and the rest of Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Anthill Common and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
All of PO7 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Broad Lane, School Lane and Uplands Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Anthill Common, we cover Denmead (1 mile south-east), Hambledon (1 mile north), Anmore (2 miles east), Wecock Farm (2 miles east) and Lovedean (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles west).
Near you in Anthill Common
We work in homes and buildings around Fox and Hounds pub and the streets around them. Anthill Common’s nearest station is Portchester station, roughly 4.6 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (4.2 miles south). Open spaces near Anthill Common include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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Common roof problems in Anthill Common
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Worn or missing pointing
If you let a flat or house near Portchester station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What insurance they carry
- What the survey will not cover
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.