Hampshire · London and the South East
Burley Chimney Survey
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. We carry out chimney surveys in Burley.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Cracked or missing flaunching
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They crack with age, and we check them too.
Chimney survey in Burley: what you get
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We check whatever is safely visible and what the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it and you can then discuss it with them. You get a written report with photographs and what we recommend. If you’ve noticed lifted or split lead flashings and gaps in the mortar around the pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on shared and party-wall stacks, lead flashings and chimney breasts alike.
In a small place like Burley, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Burley (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
Chimney surveys in Burley: local notes
Avon Tyrrell House, about 2.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burley. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Burley Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Burley is in Hampshire. We carry out chimney surveys in Burley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Burley is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area for chimney surveys. We offer chimney surveys to properties on The Mall, The Cross and Doveys Close. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Burley Street (1 mile north-west), Bagnum (2 miles west), Foulford (2 miles north-west), Crow (3 miles west) and Forest Corner (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (8 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), New Milton (5 miles south) and Ringwood (4 miles west).
Local landmarks in Burley
We work in homes and buildings around The Burley Inn. The nearest railway station is Sway station, roughly 5 miles south-east of the centre. Open spaces near Burley include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
What we are asked to look at in Burley
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. Loose pots can follow.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Landlords with a home close to Sway station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What exactly goes into their report
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Questions from Burley
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sway station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Burley is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. If it’s capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. We check how it is capped and its condition, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Useful tips for Burley property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Photograph damp patches with the date
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. It shows what we found and where from the viewpoints we used.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
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What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Burley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.