Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Segensworth
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Segensworth and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Chimney surveys in Segensworth: local notes
Segensworth lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St John, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you run a business near Fareham Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Segensworth is about 3 miles north-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cover Segensworth and the rest of Hampshire. Segensworth is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for chimney surveys. There is also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the PO15 and SO31 postcode area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Witherbed Lane, Brunel Way and Concorde Way. Other places close to Segensworth include Titchfield Park (1 mile south), Park Gate (1 mile west), Locks Heath (1 mile south-west), Whiteley (1 mile north) and Titchfield Common (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
What’s near Segensworth
Around Segensworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Henry Cort Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Swanwick station, about 0.9 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Fareham Community Hospital (1.2 miles west) and St Andrew's Castle (3.2 miles west). Open spaces near Segensworth include Swanwick Lakes.
Chimney survey in Segensworth
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it is not used, a stack has to stay weathertight. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed unused flues sealed without airflow and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Segensworth, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Segensworth (PO15, SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for chimney surveys in Segensworth
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- 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
- The address and postcode of the property
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Why act early in Segensworth
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you can decide what to do next. Older cottages and farmhouses around Segensworth can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Segensworth
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- A photo-illustrated written report
- 98% customer satisfaction
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Towns and villages near Segensworth
What else we do in Segensworth
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Segensworth questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Segensworth?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Segensworth is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Is my home in Segensworth listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How do I book a survey in Segensworth?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
When to book a survey in Segensworth
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Problems we come across often include:
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
If you own a rental within reach of Swanwick station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Around Segensworth, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.