Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Cadnam
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching around Cadnam, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Mortar washing out of the joints
What a chimney survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Conditions inside walls
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
Chimney survey in Cadnam: what you get
If you’re buying a home with chimneys, it is worth knowing their condition before you exchange. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. If you’ve noticed spalled or crumbling bricks and a chimney out of line, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Cadnam 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Cadnam (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys in Cadnam: local notes
Cadnam lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a building like Bartley Church of England Junior School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landford Manor, about 4.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cadnam. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. For landlords with property near Ashurst New Forest station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Cadnam is about 3 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Cadnam and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. There is also a page for Southampton.
All of SO40 is within our area for chimney surveys. Local streets include Old Lyndhurst Road, White Hart Lane and Southampton Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Wittensford (1 mile west), Bartley (1 mile south-east), Copythorne (1 mile north-east), Newbridge (1 mile north) and Winsor (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Near you in Cadnam
We work in homes and buildings around The White Hart pub. For rail, the closest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.1 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.2 miles east) and National Dairy Museum (3.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Cadnam include Copythorne Common.
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check them and at the stack in the loft where there is safe access.
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. It is usually a modest repair when it’s caught early.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is typically a modest job. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks, and the work grows. Older cottages and farmhouses around Cadnam can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A written report with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Cadnam
What else we do in Cadnam
Your questions about chimney surveys in Cadnam
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Cadnam, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is Cadnam within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where applicable. We note anything we couldn’t see.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. We check how it’s capped and its condition, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Cadnam, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Cadnam
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.