Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Bailey's Hard, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Bailey's Hard. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Chimney survey in Bailey's Hard: what you get
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where it applies. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. Common reasons to book are flaunching that has broken away and spalled or crumbling bricks, on chimney breasts, lead flashings and brick chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Bailey's Hard, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Bailey's Hard (SO42)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
FAQs for Bailey's Hard
Will you come out to Bailey's Hard?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Bailey's Hard listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. For the flue, you will need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We look at the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can discuss it with them.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near Bailey's Hard can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
To get a price for chimney surveys in Bailey's Hard, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Photograph damp patches with the date
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, particularly after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
We will typically ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why act early in Bailey's Hard
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are often modest repairs when they’re caught early. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks, and the work grows. Outbuildings and barns around Bailey's Hard are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Photographs and a written report every time
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
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Chimney surveys in Bailey's Hard: local notes
Bailey's Hard is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Beaulieu Road station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. With Beaulieu Palace House about 0.8 miles north-west, the area around Bailey's Hard has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Bailey's Hard is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Bailey's Hard and the surrounding area. Across Hampshire, we cover Bailey's Hard and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO42 is within our area for chimney surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include The Hummicks (1 mile north-east), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (1 mile west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Around Bailey's Hard
We work in homes and buildings around The Montagu Arms, among other places. The closest station to Bailey's Hard is Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.