Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in North Charford
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. We carry out chimney surveys in North Charford.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
About our chimney survey in North Charford
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it is worth knowing their condition before you exchange. On older stacks, we often find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. You get photos and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. If you’ve noticed bricks with flaking faces and flaunching that has broken away, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as North Charford, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- North Charford (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, 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. In a hamlet or village like North Charford, 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.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Signs you need a chimney survey in North Charford
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
If you look after a building such as Hale Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Nearby places to North Charford
What else we do in North Charford
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Defects tend to go unseen until there’s a stain. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. In a small place like North Charford, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in North Charford
- Visits on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Chimney surveys in North Charford: local notes
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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. About 2.8 miles west lies Breamore House, a reminder of how long the area around North Charford has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
North Charford is in Hampshire. North Charford is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: SP6. You will find streets such as Carter's Close, Tethering Drove and Hale Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Hatchet Green (1 mile west) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles east), Romsey (10 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (9 miles south) and Marchwood (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near North Charford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Woodfalls Inn and The Trafalgar School at Downton, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Salisbury District Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Downton Moot Close (1.6 miles north-west).
Landlords, agents and block managers in North Charford
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Questions from North Charford
Is North Charford within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in North Charford?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and North Charford is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
When does the report arrive?
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.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
There are a few common causes: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We look at each one and note the most likely cause.
Useful tips for North Charford property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each stack. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.