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Chandler's Ford Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Chandler's Ford and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- A chimney out of line
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chandler's Ford
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Chandler's Ford. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Chandler's Ford
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. If you are worried about redundant stacks capped without ventilation and pots or cowls that look unsafe, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a town like Chandler's Ford, older houses with slate or clay tile roofs typically sit alongside later estates with concrete tiles. Chimneys on older houses may be redundant, capped or leaning, and their lead flashings still need to be sound. Newer homes have fewer chimneys but their own weak points at ridges, verges and gutters.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Chandler's Ford (SO53, SO51, SO52)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each stack. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
Common questions in Chandler's Ford
I let a flat near Chandlers Ford station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Chandler's Ford is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. It isn’t a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
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 is capped and its condition, so you can plan what to do with it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Roof by roof
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
What affects the price in Chandler's Ford
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
When to book a survey in Chandler's Ford
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. 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.
Look out for signs like these:
- A chimney out of line
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
If you own a rental within reach of Chandlers Ford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
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The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In Chandler's Ford, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions. We check the roof from ground level and from windows, then from the loft where there’s safe access.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Local roofs in Chandler's Ford
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Chandler's Ford has a long history of building, with South Stoneham House about 3.4 miles south. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Chandler's Ford Infant School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark such as St Boniface, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Chandler's Ford is about 5 miles north of Southampton, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Chandler's Ford, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Hampshire coverage includes Chandler's Ford and the places around it.
Chimney surveys in SO53, SO51 and SO52 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Kerry Close, Prospect Place and Sutherlands Court or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Chandler's Ford is on the B3043, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Hiltingbury (1 mile north), Boyatt Wood (1 mile east), Allbrook (1 mile east), North Stoneham (2 miles south) and Eastleigh (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Fareham (12 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (6 miles south-east), Romsey (4 miles west) and Hythe (9 miles south).
Landmarks near Chandler's Ford
Around Chandler's Ford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Toynbee School and Thornden School. Chandler's Ford has its own railway station: Chandlers Ford station. A little further out are Princess Anne Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Chandler's Ford include Flexford Nature Reserve.