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Chimney Survey in Chartwell Green
Independent chimney surveys in Chartwell Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Prices for chimney surveys in Chartwell Green
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
For a price for your roof in Chartwell Green, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Chartwell Green
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’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. Common reasons to book are damp patches on chimney breasts and damaged chimney pots and cowls, on chimney breasts, chimney pots and cowls and brick chimney stacks.
Houses in smaller places like Chartwell Green can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Chartwell Green (SO18, SO30)
- Region
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Chartwell Green homes and their roofs
Chartwell Green lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own a rental within reach of Swaythling station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Townhill Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Chartwell Green is about 2 miles north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Wherever you are in Chartwell Green, we can come and survey your property. Chartwell Green is one of the places in Southampton where we work.
Every address in SO18 and SO30 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Ivy Lane, Arun Road and Eden Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Townhill Park (1 mile west), West End (1 mile east), Midanbury (1 mile south-west), Mansbridge (1 mile north-west) and Harefield (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Woolston (3 miles south-west), Coxford (4 miles west) and Freemantle (4 miles west). Being one of Southampton’s larger places, Chartwell Green has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Near you in Chartwell Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Itchen Valley Country Park, Bitterne Park School and The Gregg School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Swaythling station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Netley Castle (3.7 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chartwell Green include Netley Common.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A visit to a smaller place like Chartwell Green is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Places near Chartwell Green
What else we do in Chartwell Green
What we’re asked to look at in Chartwell Green
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. People normally call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
If you run a business near Marlands Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Leave it or get it looked at?
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. With lower homes, common in places like Chartwell Green, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A report with photographs
FAQs for Chartwell Green
Can a landlord with a rental near Swaythling station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chartwell Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
It can come from several places: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We check each one and note the most likely cause.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What will the report tell me?
A photo-illustrated written report, covering the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Do you cover Chartwell Green?
Yes. We survey roofs in Chartwell Green and the rest of Southampton. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know as you book.
Different roofs, different checks
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. It’s typically a modest repair when it’s caught early.
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render can’t be seen without removing some, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.