Hampshire · London and the South East
Martyr Worthy Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Martyr Worthy. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Chimney survey in Martyr Worthy: what you get
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. If you are worried about gaps in the mortar around the pots and a chimney out of line, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Martyr Worthy 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Martyr Worthy (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Martyr Worthy
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Martyr Worthy?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Martyr Worthy?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It’s worth having a leaning stack checked. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where it applies. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Chimney surveys around Martyr Worthy
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Swithin, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like Itchen Abbas Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Winchester station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Martyr Worthy is about 4 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Martyr Worthy is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Martyr Worthy is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for chimney surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SO21 is covered for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Chilland Lane and Bridgetts Lane. Other places close to Martyr Worthy include Itchen Abbas (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile south-west), Abbots Worthy (2 miles west), Itchen Stoke (2 miles east) and Kings Worthy (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (13 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south-west) and Alton (13 miles east).
Around Martyr Worthy
Around Martyr Worthy, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Plough pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Winchester station, roughly 3.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wolvesey Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Martyr Worthy include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. The survey looks at whether the lead is tight, sound and well fixed.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check the breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Martyr Worthy, older homes can have small or awkward roof 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 with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What we can’t see
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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 as you book.