Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Stanmore, Hampshire
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Stanmore, with photos and a written report.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Mortar washing out of the joints
How we price chimney surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Chimney survey in Stanmore
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We’re often asked to look into pots or cowls that look unsafe and spalled or crumbling bricks, on chimney breasts, flaunching and chimney pots and cowls.
In a smaller place like Stanmore, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Stanmore (SO22, SO23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Stanmore
Is my home in Stanmore listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Stanmore?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where it applies. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. We record its condition with photos, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Stanmore?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. Caught early, it is often a small job.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we look at what supports the stack. A structural engineer should confirm whether it is adequate.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Stanmore is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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.
- Every part we can see is looked at: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
When to book a survey in Stanmore
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
If you own a rental within reach of Winchester station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
What happens if roof problems are left?
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Problems often go unnoticed until damp appears inside. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Stanmore, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Stanmore
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Chimney surveys in Stanmore: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take a building like Stanmore Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Living close to St. Cross Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Stanmore is about 1 mile south-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Stanmore is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We work across the SO22 and SO23 postcode area for chimney surveys. Local streets include Fox Lane, Kings Road and Romsey Road, all of which we cover. Stanmore sits on or near the A3090, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Stanmore, we cover Badger Farm (1 mile south), St Cross (1 mile south-east), Oliver's Battery (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile north-east) and Weeke (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Near you in Stanmore
Around Stanmore, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Horse Public House, Kings' School and St. Cross Park. The closest station to Stanmore is Winchester station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Winchester Castle (0.9 miles north-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Stanmore include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.