Hampshire · London and the South East
Forest Corner Chimney Survey
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Forest Corner and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Worn or missing pointing
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
About our chimney survey in Forest Corner
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. We survey chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are damp on a chimney breast inside and redundant stacks capped without ventilation.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Forest Corner (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Forest Corner
The wider area around Forest Corner has a long history of building, with Avon Tyrrell House about 3.6 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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.
Take a building like Poulner Infant School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Forest Corner is about 1 mile east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Forest Corner, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. Across Hampshire, we cover Forest Corner and the places around it. There is also a page for Southampton.
Every address in BH24 is covered for chimney surveys. You’ll find streets like Burcombe Lane, St Aubyns Lane and Picket Hill, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Forest Corner: Foulford (1 mile south-east), Shobley (1 mile north-east), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Poulner (1 mile west) and Hightown (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
What’s near Forest Corner
Typical jobs here are in homes near The London Tavern and Ringwood School Academy. A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Forest Corner book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What affects the price in Forest Corner
To price your survey, we check:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. Outbuildings and barns around Forest Corner are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Forest Corner
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Other services in Forest Corner
What we’re asked to look at in Forest Corner
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Take an older house close to St John the Baptist: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What they will not be able to tell you
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Forest Corner
Do you cover smaller places like Forest Corner?
Yes. Forest Corner is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Forest Corner listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where it applies. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a hamlet or village like Forest Corner, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.