Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in North Baddesley, Hampshire
Independent chimney surveys in North Baddesley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. The survey looks at whether the lead is tight, sound and well fixed.
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in North Baddesley
Redundant chimneys are common, particularly where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. We survey brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and chimney pots and cowls, and common reasons people get in touch are mortar washing out of the joints and bricks with flaking faces.
In a smaller place like North Baddesley, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- North Baddesley (SO52)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in North Baddesley
If you are buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. In a smaller place like North Baddesley, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in North Baddesley
- Prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Also in North Baddesley
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in North Baddesley
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
When to book a survey in North Baddesley
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are often fixed to chimneys. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 4.1 miles south-east, show how far back building around North Baddesley goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
- What insurance they carry
Local roofs in North Baddesley
North Baddesley lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live in an older home near All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings like North Baddesley Junior School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
North Baddesley is about 2 miles south-east of Romsey, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in North Baddesley, the roof can be surveyed. Across Hampshire, we cover North Baddesley.
Chimney surveys in SO52 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Firgrove Close, Rosslyn Close and Upper Crescent Road. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Toothill (1 mile south-west), Chilworth Old Village (1 mile south-east), Ashfield (2 miles south-west), Romsey (2 miles north-west) and Rownhams (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (5 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (3 miles east) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Near you in North Baddesley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Mountbatten School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Romsey station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and King Johns House (2.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around North Baddesley, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Common questions in North Baddesley
Do you cover smaller places like North Baddesley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Romsey station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
Do not ignore it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. We record its condition with photographs, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it is stable.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
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.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.