Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Newtown, Hampshire
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Newtown and across Hampshire.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- A chimney out of line
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Newtown
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It’s not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. If you are worried about staining on walls around the chimney and lifted or split lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Newtown, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Newtown (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney pots and cowls
For unused flues, we check whether caps or cowls allow ventilation. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Newtown
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Newtown and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What a chimney survey looks like in Newtown
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Newtown, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Portchester station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Newtown is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We carry out chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Newtown and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
All of PO17 is within our area for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include Church Road, Hundred Acres Road and Ingoldfield Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Southend (1 mile north-east), Soberton Heath (1 mile north), Hoe Gate (1 mile east), Hipley (1 mile south-east) and Woodend (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (7 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Newtown
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bold Forester Public House, among other places. The closest station to Newtown is Portchester station, roughly 4.4 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Newtown include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Conditions inside walls
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Newtown can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
What affects the price in Newtown
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
FAQs for Newtown
Is Newtown within the area you cover?
Yes. Newtown is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newtown?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Newtown
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Anyone responsible for a site like Newtown Soberton Infant School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is VAT included in the price?