Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Harbridge, Hampshire
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Harbridge, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Chimney survey in Harbridge
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it is safe. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. If you’ve noticed frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and worn or missing pointing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Harbridge (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. That helps stop damp building up inside.
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What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a hamlet or village like Harbridge, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Prices for chimney surveys in Harbridge
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Harbridge questions
How do I find out if my home in Harbridge is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Harbridge within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. We check how it is capped and its condition, so you can plan what to do with it.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Harbridge
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. In and around Harbridge, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Harbridge is about 3 miles north of Ringwood, in Hampshire. We carry out chimney surveys in Harbridge for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Hampshire, we cover Harbridge. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Kent Lane and Churchfield Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Ibsley (1 mile south-east), Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Ellingham (1 mile south), South Gorley (1 mile east) and Rockford (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (11 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Harbridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old Beams Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.6 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. For an older or listed building in a place like Harbridge, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 20+ years’ experience
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.