Hampshire · London and the South East
North Gorley Chimney Survey
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in North Gorley.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
What we cannot see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in North Gorley
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
About our chimney survey in North Gorley
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. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. We check each possibility and record what we find. You then know where to start. We’re often asked to look into damaged chimney pots and cowls and worn or missing pointing, across chimney pots and cowls, lead flashings and chimney breasts.
Some older homes in villages like North Gorley are 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. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- North Gorley (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we’re asked to look at in North Gorley
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- A stack that appears to lean
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Staining on walls around the chimney
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hyde Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book anyone
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
- Will the report include photos?
North Gorley: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in North Gorley?
Yes, North Gorley is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you cover smaller places like North Gorley?
Yes, North Gorley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We check the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can raise it with them.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around North Gorley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
North Gorley homes and their roofs
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around North Gorley has a long history of building, with Breamore House about 4.5 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of the Holy Ascension, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
North Gorley is in Hampshire. North Gorley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Hampshire, we cover North Gorley and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
All of SP6 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside North Gorley, we cover Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Hyde (1 mile east), Stuckton (1 mile north), Frogham (1 mile north-east) and Blissford (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south-east), Ringwood (4 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south-east).
What’s near North Gorley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Burgate School and Sixth Form and the streets around them. A little further out are Godshill Castle Hill (2.7 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Why get it checked now?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you can decide what to do next. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in North Gorley
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in North Gorley
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.