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Chimney survey in Eling, Southampton
Chimney surveys in Eling, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Chimney surveys in Eling: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Eling, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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 is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Westquay, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Southampton Tudor House and Garden lies about 3.6 miles east, so building around Eling goes back a long way. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Eling is about 1 mile south-east of Totton, in Southampton. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Eling and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Southampton, large and small.
Chimney surveys in SO40 and SO15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Bury Lane, Rose Road and Mill Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the A35 close by, Eling is simple for us to get to for chimney surveys. We also cover the places around Eling: Redbridge (1 mile north-east), Millbrook (2 miles east), Hillyfields (2 miles north-east), Maybush (2 miles north-east) and Regents Park (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (4 miles east), Townhill Park (6 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (6 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Around Eling
In Eling, that means homes and buildings near The Anchor pub and Hounsdown School. There’s a railway station in Eling itself: Totton station. Nearby you will also find Eling Experience (0.6 miles north) and Westquay (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
About our chimney survey in Eling
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It’s not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. For the flue itself, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. We will tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. If you’ve noticed loose, cracked or missing pots and cracked or missing flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Houses in smaller places like Eling can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Eling (SO40, SO15)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Eling property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts frequently point to a problem above. We check the breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach.
Rendered stacks
We can’t see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report says what can and cannot be judged.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Eling
Landlords, agents and building managers in Eling and across Southampton can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Parking around Eling is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
For a price for chimney surveys in Eling, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Eling
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
What happens if roof problems are left?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Around Eling, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Eling
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Eling
I let a flat near Totton station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is my home in Eling listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
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.