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Chimney survey in Hundred Acres, Hampshire
Chimney surveys in Hundred Acres from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Flaunching that has broken away
- A stack that appears to lean
Chimney survey in Hundred Acres
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. If you are worried about gaps in the mortar around the pots and staining on walls around the chimney, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, brick chimney stacks and chimney breasts alike.
In a village or hamlet like Hundred Acres, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Hundred Acres (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Do you need a chimney survey in Hundred Acres?
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is added on top
Useful tips for Hundred Acres property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older roofs in small places like Hundred Acres can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Hundred Acres homes and their roofs
Hundred Acres lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For businesses in and around places like Fareham Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you let a flat or house near Fareham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Hundred Acres is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Bookings from Hundred Acres are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Hundred Acres is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in PO17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Hundred Acres Road and Southwick Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include North Boarhunt (1 mile south-east), Wickham Common (1 mile south-west), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west), Welborne (2 miles south-west) and Boarhunt (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hundred Acres
The nearest railway station is Fareham station, about 3.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south) and Portchester Castle (4.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Common questions in Hundred Acres
I let a flat near Fareham station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is Hundred Acres within the area you cover?
Yes, Hundred Acres is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
How much is a survey?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.