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Chimney survey in Northam, Southampton
Chimney surveys in Northam and the rest of Southampton. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- A stack that appears to lean
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Flue inspections or sweeping
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
About our chimney survey in Northam
A damp patch on a chimney breast does not always come from the same place. 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. You then know where to start. We survey flaunching, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are spalled or crumbling bricks and damp patches on chimney breasts.
Around Northam, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Northam (SO14, SO19, SO18)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Northam
Is my home in Northam listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bitterne station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where it applies. We note anything we couldn’t see.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Damp on a chimney breast normally means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping, and record what we find.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. For the flue, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
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, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a chimney survey looks like in Northam
Northam lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bitterne Manor Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near Church of St Augustine, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Marlands Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Northam is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. We cover Northam and the rest of Southampton, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Southampton, large and small.
We survey roofs across the SO14, SO19 and SO18 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Sea Road, Lumpy Lane and Cross Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Northam, we cover Peartree Green (1 mile south), Bitterne Manor (1 mile north), Itchen (1 mile south-east), St Mary's (1 mile south-west) and Bitterne (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Northam
Typical jobs here are in homes near Inspire Enterprise Academy, East Park and The Engineers Arms. Northam’s nearest station is Bitterne station, about 0.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
Prices for chimney surveys in Northam
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why act early in Northam
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. In a smaller place like Northam, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
All our prices include VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
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 breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. We record what we see with photographs.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Parking around Northam is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- 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.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.