Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Lee, Hampshire
Independent chimney surveys in Lee. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
About our chimney survey in Lee
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. We survey chimney pots and cowls, lead flashings and flaunching, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or missing flaunching and unused flues sealed without airflow.
Some older homes in villages like Lee are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Lee (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a chimney survey in Lee?
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 the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Take a building like Oasis Academy Lord's Hill: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Why it is worth a survey now in Lee
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a roofer. For older village homes like those around Lee, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lee
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
How we price chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lee
Lee is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you let a flat or house near Romsey station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Boniface, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Lee is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. Surveys in Lee work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in SO51 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Lee Lane and Lee Church Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Ashfield (1 mile east), Toothill (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Nursling (1 mile south-east) and Rownhams (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Totton (3 miles south), Chandler's Ford (5 miles north-east) and Hedge End (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Lee
Lee’s nearest station is Romsey station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include King Johns House (2.3 miles north) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.3 miles north). Open spaces near Lee include Testwood Lakes.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. 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 Lee can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s 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.
- 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.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
For a price for chimney surveys in Lee, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Common questions in Lee
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Romsey station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is Lee within the area you cover?
Yes, Lee is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Lee?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. For the flue, you will need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.