Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Old Netley
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Old Netley, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Signs you need a chimney survey in Old Netley
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. Loose pots can follow.
Common reasons to book include:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Anyone responsible for a site like Bursledon Church of England Infant School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
About our chimney survey in Old Netley
Redundant chimneys are common, particularly where fires have been replaced by central heating. A disused stack still needs looking after. 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. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. If you’ve noticed gaps where the stack meets the roof and spalled or crumbling bricks, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Old Netley may be 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 such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Old Netley (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Old Netley
Is Old Netley within the area you cover?
Yes. Old Netley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Bursledon station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
What should I do with a chimney I do not use?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. We check how it is capped and its condition, so you can plan what to do with it.
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 survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What a chimney survey looks like in Old Netley
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Old Netley, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. With Medieval Merchant's House about 3.5 miles west, Old Netley sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Bursledon station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live near a park such as Westwood Woodland Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Old Netley is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Old Netley and the surrounding area. Our Hampshire coverage includes Old Netley and the places around it.
Every address in SO31 is within our area for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Darlee Gate, Green Lane and Cranbury Gardens and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Old Netley: Lowford (1 mile north-east), Bursledon (1 mile east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Near you in Old Netley
Around Old Netley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oasis Academy Mayfield, Westwood Woodland Park and The Linden Tree pub, among other places. The closest station to Old Netley is Bursledon station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.6 miles east). Not far away are Netley Common.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near Old Netley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is normally a modest job. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks and the job gets bigger. 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.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Visits on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so it is easy to follow.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.