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Chimney Survey in Curdridge
Chimney surveys around Curdridge, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Mortar washing out of the joints
About our chimney survey in Curdridge
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out 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 photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. If you’ve noticed damaged chimney pots and cowls and gaps in the mortar around the pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Curdridge (SO32, SO30)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. It shows what we found and where from the viewpoints we used.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Curdridge
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. Loose pots can follow.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Worn or missing pointing
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Landlords with a home close to Botley station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Are they insured for the work?
Places near Curdridge
Also in Curdridge
Landlord and commercial surveys in Curdridge
Landlords, agents and building managers in Curdridge and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Chimney surveys around Curdridge
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Curdridge Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Curdridge is about 3 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Bookings from Curdridge are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Curdridge is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for chimney surveys. Southampton is in our area too.
We cover every part of the SO32 and SO30 postcode area for chimney surveys. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Chapel Lane, Lockhams Road and Botley Road. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Curbridge (1 mile south), Botley (2 miles west), Durley (2 miles north-west), Boorley Green (2 miles west) and Waltham Chase (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles east).
What’s near Curdridge
In Curdridge, that means homes and buildings near Cricketers Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Curdridge is Botley station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Knowle Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Curdridge, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Curdridge
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
Curdridge questions
I let a flat near Botley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Curdridge is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
What does a chimney survey cover?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. Everything is written up with photos.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
There’s no single answer. We record how the stack is doing and whether it’s capped with ventilation. If you are thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.