Hampshire · London and the South East
Denmead Chimney Survey
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Denmead from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Being in a smaller place like Denmead does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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How a chimney survey works in Denmead
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. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it is safe to reach. 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 unused flues sealed without airflow and pots or cowls that look unsafe, across chimney breasts, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks.
In a smaller place like Denmead, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Denmead (PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Denmead
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are often fixed to chimneys. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Worn or missing pointing
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
If you own a rental within reach of Cosham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Chimney surveys in Denmead: local notes
Denmead is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building like Denmead Junior School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Denmead is about 2 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Denmead and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Hampshire, we cover Denmead and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across PO7 for chimney surveys. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Ashling Park Road, Chestnut Close and The Orchard and the roads around them. You’ll find Denmead on the B2150, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Denmead include Anmore (1 mile east), Anthill Common (1 mile north-west), Wecock Farm (2 miles east), Lovedean (2 miles east) and Hambledon (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
Around Denmead
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cowplain School and The Harvest Home pub, among other places. Denmead’s nearest station is Cosham station, roughly 4.1 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Portchester Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Denmead include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Denmead
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
Denmead: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Denmead?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Denmead?
Yes, Denmead is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
It can come from several places: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. We look at each one and note the most likely cause.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
What do you check on a chimney?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
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Why get it checked now?
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it helps to know its condition first. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent, so check with them first. Around Denmead, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Denmead
- PI and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Useful tips for Denmead property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Check fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.