Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Catherington, Hampshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Catherington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
How a chimney survey works in Catherington
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. Common reasons to book are cracked or missing flaunching and redundant stacks capped without ventilation, across lead flashings, flaunching and brick chimney stacks.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Catherington (PO8)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Cottages and farmhouses around Catherington often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the chimney stack, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
FAQs for Catherington
I let a flat near Rowlands Castle station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Catherington within the area you cover?
Yes, Catherington is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where applicable. If part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so.
Do you look in the loft space?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you need a chimney survey in Catherington?
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
If you look after a building such as Catherington Church of England Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
Surveys for landlords and agents in Catherington
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
Where another specialist is needed, like a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What a chimney survey looks like in Catherington
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Landlords with a home close to Rowlands Castle station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Catherington is about 2 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. Surveys in Catherington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Chimney surveys in PO8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Glamorgan Road, Wrexham Grove and White Dirt Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Clanfield (1 mile north), Lovedean (2 miles south-west), Horndean (2 miles south), Wecock Farm (2 miles south-west) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
Near you in Catherington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Horndean Technology College, among other places. The closest station to Catherington is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Windmill Hill.