Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Lymore
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Lymore, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- A stack that appears to lean
Chimney survey in Lymore
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. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. If you’re worried about gaps where the stack meets the roof and disused chimneys trapping moisture, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Lymore, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. 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 typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Lymore (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we check what supports the stack. A structural engineer should confirm whether it’s adequate.
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. The survey checks for cracking and gaps around each pot.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the chimney stack as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Lymore, older homes can have small or awkward roof 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.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What affects the price in Lymore
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Why act early in Lymore
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is typically a modest job. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks, and the work grows. For an older or listed building in a place like Lymore, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Lymore
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
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Your questions about chimney surveys in Lymore
Can a landlord with a rental near Lymington Town station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Is my home in Lymore listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: from the ground, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies. We note anything we couldn’t see.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Chimney surveys in Lymore: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Lymore, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Lymington Town station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Lymore is about 2 miles south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Bookings from Lymore are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Lymore is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the SO41 postcode area for chimney surveys. You will find streets such as Lymore Valley, Lymore Lane and School Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Everton (1 mile north), Milford on Sea (1 mile south-west), Keyhaven (1 mile south-east), Lower Pennington (1 mile east) and Pennington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
What’s near Lymore
Around Lymore, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Priestlands School and The Crown Public House. The nearest railway station is Lymington Town station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Lymore includes Milford on Sea LNR.