Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Stone, Hampshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Stone, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Stone
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. 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. If something we see points to the flue, we’ll say so. We survey chimney breasts, lead flashings and flaunching, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are eroded joints in the brickwork and gaps in the mortar around the pots.
Older buildings in small places like Stone may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Stone (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Stone
Is my home in Stone listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Stone, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. Everything is written up with photographs.
What a chimney survey looks like in Stone
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Stone, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Francis, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Stone is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Stone can all book chimney surveys. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO45 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Stone: Gurnard (3 miles south-east), Cowes (3 miles south-east), Rew Street (4 miles south), Northwood (4 miles south-east) and Great Thorness (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (8 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Stone
A little further out are Calshot Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Stone includes Mill Hill.
Do you need a chimney survey in Stone?
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.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Cracked or missing flaunching
With Beaulieu Palace House about 4.4 miles north-west, the area around Stone has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Older rural homes like those around Stone can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents and landlords in Stone book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Why get it checked now?
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. For an older or listed building in a place like Stone, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Stone
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.