Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Fareham
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Fareham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Worn or missing pointing
- Lifted or split lead flashings
What we cannot see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Fareham
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Fareham
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. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a report with photos and our recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We’re frequently asked to look into loose, cracked or missing pots and mortar washing out of the joints, on chimney breasts, brick chimney stacks and shared and party-wall stacks.
Semis and terraces in a town like Fareham share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can safely be seen from the property we’re surveying. It helps to mention any shared stacks or gutters when you book.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Fareham (PO16, PO14, PO15, SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Fareham
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. A defect spotted early can be planned and budgeted for, while one found after water comes through normally has to be dealt with in a hurry, in Fareham as anywhere.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fareham
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Every finding written up with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Fareham
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Fareham, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you run a business near Fareham Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St John The Evangelist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Fareham is about 10 miles south-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Fareham and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Hampshire coverage includes Fareham and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in PO16, PO14, PO15 and SO31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Delme Square, High Street and Brookmeadow or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A27 and A32, Fareham is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Fareham include Fareham Common (1 mile east), Wallington (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile north-east), Peel Common (2 miles south) and Welborne (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles west). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Fareham has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Fareham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wykeham House School, The Lord Arthur Lee pub and Fareham Academy and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Fareham itself: Fareham station. Other landmarks nearby include Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a visit in Fareham, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Where there is safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Fareham. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Questions from Fareham
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Fareham?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Fareham is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Damp on a chimney breast normally means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped and records the likely cause.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Is Fareham in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Fareham.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Fareham?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Fareham
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are frequently fixed to chimneys. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
If you let a flat or house near Fareham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What happens after the report arrives
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
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 is easy to follow.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.