Hampshire · London and the South East
St Ives Chimney Survey
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in St Ives. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- A chimney out of line
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
What a chimney survey does not cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in St Ives
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
How a chimney survey works in St Ives
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a report with photographs and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. We survey chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and chimney breasts, and people most often book us about flaunching that has broken away and gaps where the stack meets the roof.
Some older homes in villages like St Ives are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- St Ives (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near St Ives
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St Ives questions
How do I find out if my home in St Ives is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in St Ives?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and St Ives is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
What we are asked to look at in St Ives
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the loft space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
If you live in an older home near All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Is VAT included in the price?
- When you’ll get the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What affects the price in St Ives
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What a chimney survey looks like in St Ives
Historic houses such as Avon Tyrrell House, about 4.5 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around St Ives goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take a building like St Ives Primary & Nursery School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Living close to Avon Heath Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
St Ives is in Hampshire. Surveys in St Ives work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Compton Beeches, Post Office Lane and Azalea Close. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Ashley Heath (1 mile west), Avon Castle (1 mile south-east), St Leonards (1 mile south-west) and Matchams (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Totton (15 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Near you in St Ives
Around St Ives, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ringwood School, Ringwood Waldorf School and Avon Heath Country Park. Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (1.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like St Ives, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. It is usually a modest repair when it is caught early.
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. Cracks are photographed and noted.