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Chimney survey in Furzey Lodge, Hampshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Furzey Lodge, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Leave it or get it looked at?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Furzey Lodge
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
How a chimney survey works in Furzey Lodge
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. We survey lead flashings, chimney breasts and chimney pots and cowls, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are mortar washing out of the joints and damp on a chimney breast inside.
In a small place like Furzey Lodge, many roofs stand in the open, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Furzey Lodge (SO42)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys around Furzey Lodge
Furzey Lodge lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. With Beaulieu Palace House about 1.2 miles east, Furzey Lodge sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Beaulieu Road station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Furzey Lodge is about 5 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Furzey Lodge, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SO42 postcode area for chimney surveys. We also cover the places around Furzey Lodge: East Boldre (1 mile south), Beaulieu (1 mile east), Bailey's Hard (2 miles east), The Hummicks (2 miles east) and Dibden Purlieu (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Gosport (14 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Fareham (13 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Furzey Lodge
Furzey Lodge’s nearest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles east). Not far away are Boldre Foreshore.
Furzey Lodge questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Furzey Lodge?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Beaulieu Road station?
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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
Do not ignore it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it’s stable.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Hidden damage within the stack
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Furzey Lodge
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Useful tips for Furzey Lodge property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. The photos show the problem and which side it’s on, as far as we could see.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
Common roof problems in Furzey Lodge
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People normally call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Worn or missing pointing
- A chimney out of line
Take a building like Beaulieu Village Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Towns and villages near Furzey Lodge
What else we do in Furzey Lodge
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What we do, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Furzey Lodge can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.