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Chimney survey in Ashley, Hampshire
Independent chimney surveys in Ashley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Bricks with flaking faces
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ashley
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
About our chimney survey in Ashley
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It is not a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. For the flue itself, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. We will tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. Typical surveys look at cracked or missing flaunching and gaps where the stack meets the roof, on chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching.
In a smaller place like Ashley, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Ashley (BH25, SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Ashley
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Homes in smaller places like Ashley can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Common questions in Ashley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashley?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Ashley?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How do I book a survey in Ashley?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Chimney surveys in Ashley: local notes
Ashley lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
The streets around a church like St. Peter's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of New Milton station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Ashley is about 4 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Ashley and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Ashley is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Southampton is in our area too.
Chimney surveys in BH25 and SO41 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Franklin Road, Miller Close and Manor Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include New Milton (1 mile south-west), Hordle (1 mile east), Bashley (1 mile north-west), Tiptoe (1 mile north-east) and Barton on Sea (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ashley
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough Public House, The Arnewood School and Ballard School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is New Milton station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1.4 miles west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.3 miles east). The countryside around Ashley includes Milford on Sea LNR.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Ashley, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
Common roof problems in Ashley
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. People usually call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- A chimney out of line
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Highcliffe Castle, about 3.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ashley. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is VAT included in the price?