Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Mount Pleasant, Hampshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Mount Pleasant. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Chimney survey in Mount Pleasant
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. Water may be getting in at the top through cracked flaunching or an uncapped pot, through the brickwork, or at the flashings. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. That points the work in the right direction. We survey chimney pots and cowls, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings, and people most often book us about unused flues sealed without airflow and gaps where the stack meets the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Mount Pleasant may be 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 often expected.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Mount Pleasant (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Mount Pleasant
Is my home in Mount Pleasant listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Mount Pleasant, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We look from the ground, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. Where applicable, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
Typically it’s water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping and records the likely cause.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
A leaning stack should be looked at. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
Common roof problems in Mount Pleasant
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Anyone responsible for a site like Priestlands School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there is 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. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you let a flat or house near Sway station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Mount Pleasant is about 2 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Surveys in Mount Pleasant work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Mount Pleasant and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the SO41 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Mount Pleasant Lane and Kings Hyde or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Mount Pleasant include Battramsley (1 mile north-east), Boldre (1 mile east), Sandy Down (1 mile north-east), Warborne (2 miles east) and Lymington (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles south-west) and Ringwood (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Mount Pleasant
Around Mount Pleasant, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Hobler Public House. The closest station to Mount Pleasant is Sway station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.9 miles south-east) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Mount Pleasant includes Milford on Sea LNR.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
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.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere as small as Mount Pleasant, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
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