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Chimney Survey in South Wonston
Need a chimney survey in South Wonston? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Worn or missing pointing
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Rural addresses near South Wonston can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Chimney survey in South Wonston
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it is safe to reach. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. If you’ve noticed signs that a stack is leaning and damp patches on chimney breasts, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as South Wonston, 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. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
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
- South Wonston (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near South Wonston
Also in South Wonston
What a chimney survey looks like in South Wonston
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you look after a building like South Wonston Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to St Margaret's: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
South Wonston is about 4 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. In South Wonston, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. South Wonston is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for chimney surveys. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We work across the SO21 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Norris Gardens, Wrights Way and Lovell Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Worthy Down (1 mile south), Springvale (2 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (2 miles north), Stoke Charity (2 miles north-east) and Hunton (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south), Eastleigh (11 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south) and Alton (15 miles east).
Around South Wonston
For rail, the closest station is Winchester station, roughly 3.7 miles south. A little further out are Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4 miles south) and Winchester Castle (4.1 miles south). The countryside around South Wonston includes Winnall Moors.
What we are asked to look at in South Wonston
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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Landlords with a home close to Winchester station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Make sure redundant flues are capped with ventilation. That helps stop damp building up inside.
Why act early in South Wonston
Damp in a chimney breast typically gets worse while the cause is left. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Knowing whether it’s the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. Older cottages and farmhouses around South Wonston 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.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
South Wonston questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Winchester station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like South Wonston?
Yes, South Wonston is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We check 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 and you can raise it with them.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Don’t ignore it. Leaning frequently comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. We record its condition with photographs, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it is stable.