Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Durley
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Durley and across Hampshire.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Worn or missing pointing
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Chimney survey in Durley: what you get
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. Common reasons to book are spalled or crumbling bricks and damp patches on chimney breasts, across shared and party-wall stacks, lead flashings and chimney breasts.
Some older homes in villages like Durley 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Durley (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Durley
Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Durley goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of the Holy Cross, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Hedge End station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Durley is about 3 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We carry out chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Durley and the surrounding area. Durley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SO32 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Kytes Lane, The Sawmills and White Gates, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Boorley Green (1 mile south-west), Durley Street (1 mile north-east), Wintershill (1 mile north), Horton Heath (2 miles west) and Curdridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (11 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Near you in Durley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wyvern Technology College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hedge End station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles east) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the chimney stack, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
Questions from Durley
How do I find out if my home in Durley is listed?
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.
Is Durley within the area you cover?
Yes, Durley is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What should I do with a chimney I don’t use?
There’s no single answer. We record how the stack is doing and whether it is capped with ventilation. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
Do not ignore it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. We record its condition with photographs, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it is stable.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Durley
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What affects the price in Durley
To price your survey, we check:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Other services in Durley
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Durley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Why act early in Durley
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it is doing. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council and the council can advise. In a small place like Durley, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.