Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Criddlestyle, Hampshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Criddlestyle. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Lifted or split lead flashings
About our chimney survey in Criddlestyle
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the loft space. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and flaunching, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are spalled or crumbling bricks and damp on a chimney breast inside.
Somewhere as small as Criddlestyle, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Criddlestyle (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
Also in Criddlestyle
Local roofs in Criddlestyle
About 3 miles north lies Breamore House, a reminder of how long the area around Criddlestyle has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Burgate School and Sixth Form will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Criddlestyle is in Hampshire. We visit Criddlestyle as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Hampshire coverage includes Criddlestyle. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in SP6 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Sandy Balls (1 mile north-east), Stuckton (1 mile south), Horseport (1 mile west), Blissford (1 mile south-east) and Godshill (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
What’s near Criddlestyle
In Criddlestyle, that means homes and buildings near The George Inn and Fordingbridge Infant School. Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (1.2 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (0.8 miles west). Not far away are Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
What happens on the day
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. It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near Criddlestyle can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts often point to a problem above. We look at them and at the stack in the loft where there is safe access.
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Criddlestyle
Do you cover smaller places like Criddlestyle?
Yes, Criddlestyle is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Criddlestyle listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What do you check on a chimney?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Criddlestyle
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Criddlestyle
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Look out for signs like these:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Signs that a stack is leaning
The streets around a church such as St Giles are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
- What insurance they carry
Why it’s worth a survey now in Criddlestyle
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is normally a modest job. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose, and the work grows. For older village homes like those around Criddlestyle, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Criddlestyle, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.