Hampshire · London and the South East
Crowdhill Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Crowdhill, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Chimney survey in Crowdhill
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. 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. You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations. Typical surveys look at damp on a chimney breast inside and lifted or split lead flashings, across brick chimney stacks, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Crowdhill (SO50)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a chimney survey in Crowdhill?
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Worn or missing pointing
For landlords with property near Eastleigh station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
- What insurance they carry
Leave it or get it looked at?
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. For older village homes like those around Crowdhill, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Crowdhill: your questions answered
Is my home in Crowdhill listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Eastleigh station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
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.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. If it is capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. We check how it is capped and its condition, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside, and we will say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Chimney surveys around Crowdhill
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 4.4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Crowdhill goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wyvern Technology College will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Trinity, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Crowdhill is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Crowdhill, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SO50 postcode area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Chestnut Drive and Winchester Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Fisher's Pond (1 mile north), Nob's Crook (1 mile north-west), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Lord's Wood (1 mile north-west) and Bishopstoke (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles west).
What’s near Crowdhill
Around Crowdhill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The King's School Senior and The Fox & Hounds pub. Crowdhill’s nearest station is Eastleigh station, about 2.2 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (2.3 miles west) and Moorgreen Hospital (3.6 miles south). For a walk, there is Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Crowdhill 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, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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What we can’t see
We only report whatever is safely visible 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
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Conditions inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
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What affects the price in Crowdhill
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.