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Chimney survey in Regents Park, Southampton
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Regents Park, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Conditions inside walls
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
About our chimney survey in Regents Park
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it’s safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. Common reasons to book are bricks with flaking faces and signs that a stack is leaning, across chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching.
In a smaller place like Regents Park, homes range from older cottages to 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 usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Regents Park (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Regents Park property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, often with a cowl or cap on top. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
FAQs for Regents Park
Is the coastal weather around Regents Park hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can a landlord with a rental near Millbrook (Hants) station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
It can come from several places: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
Do not ignore it. Leaning frequently comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it is stable.
What affects the price in Regents Park
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Do you need a chimney survey in Regents Park?
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Worn or missing pointing
- Bricks with flaking faces
- A chimney out of line
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Historic houses such as Southampton Tudor House and Garden, about 2 miles south-east, show how far back building around Regents Park goes. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Chimney surveys around Regents Park
Regents Park lies within about 1 mile 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, while driving rain finds any gap. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own a rental within reach of Millbrook (Hants) station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live near a park like St James' Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Regents Park is about 2 miles west of Southampton, in Southampton. Bookings from Regents Park are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Southampton coverage includes Regents Park and the places around it.
Here we cover the SO15, SO16 and SO17 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on May Road, Mill Road and York Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Regents Park include the A33 and A3057, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Shirley (1 mile east), Millbrook (1 mile south-west), Freemantle (1 mile south-east), Maybush (1 mile north-west) and Coxford (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles east). Being one of Southampton’s larger places, Regents Park has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Regents Park
We work in homes and buildings around Foundry Lane Primary School, St James' Park and Millbrook Community School. For rail, the closest station is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Marlands Shopping Centre (1.8 miles south-east) and Netley Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
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How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a survey in Regents Park, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us 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
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.