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Chimney survey in South Weirs, Hampshire
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in South Weirs? You can book a chimney survey in South Weirs and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Chimney survey in South Weirs
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It is not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. We are often asked to look into lifted or split lead flashings and damp patches on chimney breasts, on shared and party-wall stacks, lead flashings and flaunching.
Somewhere as small as South Weirs, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- South Weirs (SO42)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the chimney stack as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like South Weirs, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
Our price is 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.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in South Weirs and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. We photograph any we find that look loose or damaged.
Questions from South Weirs
Is South Weirs within the area you cover?
Yes. South Weirs is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Weirs?
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.
How much does a chimney survey cost in South Weirs?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Local roofs in South Weirs
South Weirs lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Brockenhurst station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Saviour, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. 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.
South Weirs is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. South Weirs is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. South Weirs is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the SO42 postcode area for chimney surveys. Other places close to South Weirs include Brockenhurst (1 mile north-east), Setley (1 mile east), Balmerlawn (2 miles north-east), Emery Down (4 miles north) and Lyndhurst (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east) and Romsey (13 miles north).
Landmarks near South Weirs
The nearest railway station is Brockenhurst station, roughly 0.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.7 miles south-east).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Useful tips for South Weirs property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
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What else we do in South Weirs
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. For older village homes like those around South Weirs, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in South Weirs
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Packages from £150, including VAT