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Chimney survey in Peartree Green, Southampton
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Peartree Green. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Chimney survey in Peartree Green: what you get
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it and you can then discuss it with them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. We survey chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are a chimney out of line and gaps where the stack meets the roof.
In a smaller place like Peartree Green, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Peartree Green (SO19, SO14)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Parking around Peartree Green is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Why act early in Peartree Green
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. Around Peartree Green, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Chimney surveys around Peartree Green
Peartree Green is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. About 1.3 miles west lies Medieval Merchant's House, a reminder of how long the area around Peartree Green has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Peartree Green United Reform Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Woolston station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Peartree Green is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Peartree Green is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Peartree Green is one of the places in Southampton where we work for chimney surveys.
Every address in SO19 and SO14 is within our area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Sea Road, Hazel Road and Ailsa Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Peartree Green, we cover Itchen (1 mile south-east), Northam (1 mile north), St Mary's (1 mile west), Bitterne (1 mile north-east) and Sholing (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Shirley (3 miles north-west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles north-west), Coxford (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (4 miles north-west) and Eling (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Peartree Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Woolston School, Houndwell Park and Inspire Enterprise Academy, among other places. There is a railway station in Peartree Green itself: Woolston station. Nearby you’ll also find Netley Castle (2 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Peartree Green include Netley Common.
What affects the price in Peartree Green
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Peartree Green
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
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.
Common roof problems in Peartree Green
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- A stack that appears to lean
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Living close to Houndwell Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Peartree Green
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
Common questions in Peartree Green
Will you come out to Peartree Green?
Yes, Peartree Green is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Woolston station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Peartree Green?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.