Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Ossemsley
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Ossemsley and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Chimney survey in Ossemsley
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We survey lead flashings, chimney breasts and shared and party-wall stacks, and people most frequently book us about pots or cowls that look unsafe and flashings pulling away from the stack.
In a village or hamlet like Ossemsley, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Ossemsley (BH25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ossemsley
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. For an older or listed building in a place like Ossemsley, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a chimney survey looks like in Ossemsley
Ossemsley lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than 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. With Avon Tyrrell House about 3.4 miles north-west, Ossemsley sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For an older house near a landmark like St John, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ballard School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to New Milton station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Ossemsley is about 2 miles north of New Milton, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Ossemsley, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. Our Hampshire coverage includes Ossemsley and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
Surveys in BH25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like Green Lane and Ossemsley South Drive. If you’re just outside Ossemsley, we cover Bashley (1 mile south-east), Wootton (1 mile north), Tiptoe (2 miles east), Mead End (2 miles east) and Ashley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ossemsley
We work in homes and buildings around The Arnewood School and The Rising Sun pub. The closest station to Ossemsley is New Milton station, about 1.7 miles south. Nearby you will also find Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile south). The countryside around Ossemsley includes Milford on Sea LNR.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Ossemsley
Is the coastal weather around Ossemsley hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ossemsley?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable. If part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Do not ignore it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ossemsley
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Around Ossemsley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How we price chimney surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.