Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Crow
Chimney surveys in Crow, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Lifted or split lead flashings
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Crow can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Chimney survey in Crow
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. 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 photographs and recommendations. We are often asked to look into worn or missing pointing and lifted or split lead flashings, on chimney breasts, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings.
Some older homes in villages like Crow are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Crow (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. 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.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.
What we’re asked to look at in Crow
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. When flashings fail, water often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- A stack that appears to lean
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
If you look after a building such as Ringwood Junior School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will the report include photos?
Local roofs in Crow
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Crow has a long history of building, with Avon Tyrrell House about 2.4 miles south-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Crow is in Hampshire. Crow gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. There is also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in BH24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like Barrack Lane, Wood End Road and Crow Lane. We also cover Upper Kingston (1 mile west), Hightown (1 mile north), Bagnum (1 mile south), Ringwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), New Milton (7 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Near you in Crow
Around Crow, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ringwood School and The Elm Tree Inn. A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (4.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Conditions inside walls
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
Questions from Crow
How do I find out if my home in Crow is listed?
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.
Will you come out to Crow?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The report is sent afterwards by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
What else we do in Crow
How the survey changes by roof type
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. It is normally a modest repair when it is caught early.
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, often with a cowl or cap on top. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.