Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Michelmersh
Chimney surveys around Michelmersh, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Useful tips for Michelmersh property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
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 aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
Chimney survey in Michelmersh: what you get
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. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. Where it may be a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed a chimney out of line and flashings pulling away from the stack, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Michelmersh may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Michelmersh (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Michelmersh homes and their roofs
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Mottisfont Abbey, about 1.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Michelmersh. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Michelmersh is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We visit Michelmersh as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Michelmersh is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for chimney surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SO51 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Yew Tree Lane, Staff Road and Haccups Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Michelmersh: Timsbury (1 mile south), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Mottisfont (1 mile west) and Dunbridge (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Michelmersh
In Michelmersh, that means homes and buildings near The Malthouse Inn. The closest station to Michelmersh is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (3 miles south) and Romsey Community Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
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. Do not go up yourself.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Michelmersh, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Prices for chimney surveys in Michelmersh
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Places near Michelmersh
Other services in Michelmersh
Do you need a chimney survey in Michelmersh?
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. Loose pots can follow.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Worn or missing pointing
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- A stack that appears to lean
For landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Common questions in Michelmersh
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Michelmersh?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Will you come out to Michelmersh?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Michelmersh?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We inspect from wherever is safe: from ground level, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where applicable. If part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Michelmersh
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.