Hampshire · London and the South East
Bishopstoke Chimney Survey
We carry out chimney surveys in Bishopstoke and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Roof by roof
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks often have soft lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Chimney survey in Bishopstoke
Redundant chimneys are common, particularly where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it is not used, a stack has to stay weathertight. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, chimney pots and cowls and brick chimney stacks, and people most often book us about flaunching that has broken away and a chimney out of line.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Bishopstoke drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Bishopstoke (SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Bishopstoke
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. When flashings fail, water often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Anyone responsible for a site like Stoke Park Junior School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
What affects the price in Bishopstoke
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Every price we give includes VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bishopstoke and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Common questions in Bishopstoke
Is my home in Bishopstoke listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Eastleigh station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
There are a few common causes: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We check each one and note the most likely cause.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We inspect everything that’s safely in view and what you give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can raise it with them.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Chimney surveys in Bishopstoke: local notes
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 3 miles south-west lies South Stoneham House, a reminder of how long the area around Bishopstoke has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Trees in and around Lakeside Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Paul's, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Bishopstoke is about 1 mile east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Surveys in Bishopstoke work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Bishopstoke.
Chimney surveys in SO50 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Guest Road, Manor Road and Sayers Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Bishopstoke: Eastleigh (1 mile west), Crowdhill (1 mile north-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile north), Highbridge (2 miles north) and Fisher's Pond (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Bishopstoke
Typical jobs here are in homes near Lakeside Country Park, The King's School Senior and Wyvern Technology College. Bishopstoke’s nearest station is Eastleigh station, about 1 mile west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Eastleigh Museum (1.1 miles west) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south). For a walk, there is Flexford Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a survey in Bishopstoke, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.