Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Catisfield
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Catisfield from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Chimney survey in Catisfield
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts 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. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. If you’re worried about gaps where the stack meets the roof and unused flues sealed without airflow, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and lead flashings alike.
In a smaller place like Catisfield, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Catisfield (PO15, PO14)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Catisfield
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
Questions from Catisfield
Is Catisfield within the area you cover?
Yes, Catisfield is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Catisfield?
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.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. 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 a leaning chimney dangerous?
It’s worth having a leaning stack checked. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
What should I do with a chimney I do not use?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof 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. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Being in a smaller place like Catisfield doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it’s doing. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent, so check with them first. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Catisfield, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Chimney surveys around Catisfield
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Catisfield, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Fareham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Shop and office owners around Fareham Shopping Centre may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Catisfield is about 1 mile west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We carry out chimney surveys in Catisfield for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Hampshire coverage includes Catisfield. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in PO15 and PO14 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Mill Lane, Bradly Road and Harcourt Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Catisfield include Heathfield (1 mile east), Titchfield (1 mile west), Titchfield Park (1 mile north-west), Funtley (2 miles north-east) and Little Posbrook (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Catisfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Fishermans Arms and The Henry Cort Community College. The nearest railway station is Fareham station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Fareham Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east) and Knowle Hospital (2.2 miles north). Not far away are Holly Hill Woodland Park and Portsdown Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render cannot be seen without removing some, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
Brick stacks
Most chimney stacks are built of brick, with mortar joints that wear over time. We check the bricks for spalling and the joints for erosion.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.