Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Eastleigh
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Eastleigh, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Bricks with flaking faces
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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. Do not go up yourself.
How a chimney survey works in Eastleigh
If you’re buying a home with chimneys, it’s worth knowing their condition before you exchange. On older stacks, we frequently find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. You get photos and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. If you’ve noticed a chimney out of line and lifted or split lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a town like Eastleigh, most homes are houses whose owners look after their own roofs. Small faults, such as a cracked ridge, a slipped tile or a blocked gutter, are cheaper to deal with early. A roof report gives you a list of what needs doing and how soon. Photos show you exactly what was seen, even on parts you cannot reach yourself.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Eastleigh (SO50, SO30, SO31, SO19)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Eastleigh
Most people never get a proper look at their chimney stacks. Defects tend to go unseen until there is a stain. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Roof faults found early can be planned for, whereas a leak tends to force the timing on you, in Eastleigh as anywhere.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Eastleigh
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What a chimney survey does not cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
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FAQs for Eastleigh
How do I find out if my home in Eastleigh is listed?
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, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
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. Everything is written up with photos.
What should I do with a chimney I don’t use?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift in wind or pull out of their mortar joints. We photograph any we find that look loose or damaged.
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Most visits in a town like Eastleigh start at the front of the house and work round to the back. Rear gardens and side paths frequently give the best view of extensions and back slopes, so unlocked gates help. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Do you need a chimney survey in Eastleigh?
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. Loose pots can follow.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Worn or missing pointing
Take an older house close to Church of the Resurrection: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What happens after the report arrives
Chimney surveys in Eastleigh: local notes
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. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. South Stoneham House, about 2.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Eastleigh. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Take a building like Norwood Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Eastleigh station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Eastleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Eastleigh is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the SO50, SO30, SO31 and SO19 postcode area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Market Street, High Street and Scotter Square and the roads around them. With the A335 and B3033 close by, Eastleigh is easy for us to reach. If you’re just outside Eastleigh, we cover Bishopstoke (1 mile east), Boyatt Wood (1 mile north-west), Allbrook (2 miles north), Lord's Wood (2 miles north-east) and Highbridge (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (4 miles south-east). Eastleigh is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire.
Local landmarks in Eastleigh
We work in homes and buildings around The Wagon Works pub, Lakeside Country Park and Quilley School of Engineering, among other places. Eastleigh has its own railway station: Eastleigh station. A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (less than half a mile west). The countryside around Eastleigh includes Flexford Nature Reserve.