Hampshire · London and the South East
East Wellow Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in East Wellow and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
When to book a survey in East Wellow
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Chimney survey in East Wellow
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, frequently after years of flue gases and damp. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. We survey lead flashings, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are unused flues sealed without airflow and flaunching that has broken away.
Older buildings in small places like East Wellow may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- East Wellow (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to East Wellow
Other services in East Wellow
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
Chimney surveys in East Wellow: local notes
About 2.8 miles west lies Landford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around East Wellow has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wellow School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Romsey station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
East Wellow is about 4 miles south-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in East Wellow. Across Hampshire, we cover East Wellow. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO51 is within our area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Fielders Way, Crosfield Close and The Drive or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Blackhill (1 mile south-west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Canada (1 mile west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Ower (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in East Wellow
Typical jobs here are in homes near Embley, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Romsey station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Copythorne Common.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so it’s easy to follow.
Make sure 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.
Landlords, agents and block managers in East Wellow
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near East Wellow can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
FAQs for East Wellow
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Wellow?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like East Wellow?
Yes, East Wellow is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in East Wellow?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
It’s worth having a leaning stack checked. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.