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Chimney survey in Setley, Hampshire
Chimney surveys across Setley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Worn or missing pointing
When to book a survey in Setley
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- A chimney out of line
- Bricks with flaking faces
Take a building like Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Chimney survey in Setley
If a chimney looks out of line, it’s worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. Common reasons to book are gaps where the stack meets the roof and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, on shared and party-wall stacks, lead flashings and chimney pots and cowls.
In a small place like Setley, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Setley (SO42)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Setley, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Prices for chimney surveys in Setley
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To get a price for chimney surveys in Setley, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Useful tips for Setley property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
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.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
What else we do in Setley
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What a chimney survey looks like in Setley
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Setley, 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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Brockenhurst station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Setley is about 4 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. In Setley, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of SO42 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Tilebarn Lane and Lymington Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Brockenhurst (1 mile north), South Weirs (1 mile west), Balmerlawn (1 mile north), Lyndhurst (5 miles north) and Emery Down (5 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles north).
Near you in Setley
Around Setley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Foresters Arms. The nearest railway station is Brockenhurst station, about 0.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (3.6 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles south-east).
Your questions about chimney surveys in Setley
I let a flat near Brockenhurst station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Is the coastal weather around Setley hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Setley is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will confirm the timing when you book.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
A leaning stack should be looked at. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
For a price for your roof in Setley, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Setley
- Every finding written up with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.