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Chimney survey in Awbridge, Hampshire
Chimney surveys in Awbridge from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Flaunching that has broken away
Common questions in Awbridge
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Awbridge?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Awbridge?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How do I book a survey in Awbridge?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
About our chimney survey in Awbridge
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. On older stacks, we often find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. Typical surveys look at eroded joints in the brickwork and flaunching that has broken away, on flaunching, chimney breasts and chimney pots and cowls.
Older buildings in small places like Awbridge may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Awbridge (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Awbridge
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Awbridge. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Awbridge, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts frequently point to a problem above. We look at them and at the stack in the loft where there is safe access.
Chimney pots and cowls
For unused flues, we check whether caps or cowls allow ventilation. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
Chimney surveys around Awbridge
With Mottisfont Abbey about 2 miles north, Awbridge sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Awbridge Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Awbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Awbridge is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Awbridge is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We work across SO51 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Romsey Road, Spring Field and Danes Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Carter's Clay (1 mile north-west), Kimbridge (1 mile north-east), Dunbridge (1 mile north), Timsbury (2 miles north-east) and Mottisfont (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Awbridge
We work in homes and buildings around Embley and Stanbridge Earls School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (3 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Awbridge include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Why get it checked now?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you can decide what to do next. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Also near Awbridge
Also in Awbridge
Prices for chimney surveys in Awbridge
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When to book a survey in Awbridge
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.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Worn or missing pointing
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Staining on walls around the chimney
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price