Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Romsey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Romsey, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- A chimney out of line
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Worn or missing pointing
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Romsey
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it is safe. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. If you are worried about flaunching that has broken away and staining on walls around the chimney, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared and party-wall stacks, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts alike.
In a town like Romsey, older houses with slate or clay tile roofs usually sit alongside later estates with concrete tiles. Chimneys on older houses may be redundant, capped or leaning, and their lead flashings still need to be sound. Later houses have their own typical faults, from loose ridge tiles to blocked gutters.
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
- Romsey (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Romsey
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Romsey?
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 cover Romsey?
Yes, Romsey is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We look at the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. We look at the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can discuss it with them.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Romsey homes and their roofs
With Mottisfont Abbey about 4 miles north-west, Romsey sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Romsey Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Romsey station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Romsey is about 6 miles west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. If you are in Romsey, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Romsey is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across SO51 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Station Road, Corn Market and Ashley Meadows or anywhere close by, we can help. Romsey is on the A27 and A3057, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Romsey, we cover North Baddesley (2 miles south-east), Toothill (2 miles south), Ashfield (2 miles south), Lee (2 miles south) and Upton (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (5 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles east) and Hedge End (9 miles south-east).
What’s near Romsey
In Romsey, that means homes and buildings near The Mountbatten School, Bishop Blaize Public House and The Romsey School. Romsey’s nearest station is Romsey station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (within half a mile south) and King Johns House (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Most visits in a town like Romsey start at the front of the house and work round to the back. Rear gardens and side paths often give the best view of extensions and back slopes, so unlocked gates help. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part we can see is looked at: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Prices for chimney surveys in Romsey
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Romsey
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Also in Romsey
Why act early in Romsey
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. Roof faults found early can be planned for, whereas a leak tends to force the timing on you.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. We use plain English and a photo for each defect, so it is easy to follow.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
Common roof problems in Romsey
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Take an older house close to St Swithun's Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof