Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Lower Upham
Chimney surveys in Lower Upham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Lower Upham
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It is not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. Typical surveys look at a stack that appears to lean and cracked or missing flaunching, across flaunching, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Lower Upham, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Lower Upham (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Lower Upham
Other services in Lower Upham
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Lower Upham
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render can’t be seen without removing some, so the report says what can and can’t be judged.
How it works
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’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere like Lower Upham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Lower Upham homes and their roofs
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own a rental within reach of Hedge End station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Upham Church of England Aided Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Lower Upham is about 4 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Lower Upham, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across SO32 for chimney surveys. Local streets include Upham Street, Winchester Road and Portsmouth Road. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Wintershill (1 mile south), Upham (1 mile north-east), Durley Street (1 mile south), Ashton (1 mile east) and Fair Oak (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Lower Upham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wyvern Technology College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hedge End station, about 3.4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Twyford Down.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you know where you stand. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Lower Upham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lower Upham
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Visits on any day of the week
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent view of the roof
Questions from Lower Upham
I let a flat near Hedge End station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Lower Upham?
Yes. Lower Upham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
There’s no single answer. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. If you are thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. We inspect whatever is safely visible and what you give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it, so you can discuss it with them.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Lower Upham?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Prices for chimney surveys in Lower Upham
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.