Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in King's Somborne, Hampshire
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- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Chimney survey in King's Somborne
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. We check each possibility and record what we find. You then know where to start. If you are worried about damp on a chimney breast inside and damaged chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
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 frequently the first to give way.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- King's Somborne (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey looks like in King's Somborne
About 3.2 miles south-west lies Mottisfont Abbey, a reminder of how long the area around King's Somborne has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
King's Somborne is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Surveys in King's Somborne work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Across Hampshire, we cover King's Somborne and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Chimney surveys in SO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Church Road, Old Palace Farm and Forge Close or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around King's Somborne include the A3057, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Ashley (1 mile east), Little Somborne (2 miles north-east), Up Somborne (2 miles north-east), Braishfield (4 miles south) and Lower Slackstead (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in King's Somborne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Crown Public House. The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Romsey Community Hospital (5.8 miles south).
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Signs you need a chimney survey in King's Somborne
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. When flashings fail, water often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead is also a target for theft.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Mortar washing out of the joints
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as King's Somborne Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking anyone
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- When you’ll get the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
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 anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
Roof by roof
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
FAQs for King's Somborne
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to King's Somborne?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What should I do with a chimney I do not use?
There’s no single answer. We record how the stack is doing and whether it’s capped with ventilation. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
The survey, 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, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older rural homes like those around King's Somborne 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.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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How we price chimney surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.