Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Stonehills
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Stonehills and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Signs that a stack is leaning
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Conditions inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
Chimney survey in Stonehills
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We look at whatever is safely visible and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. We’re often asked to look into flashings pulling away from the stack and a stack that appears to lean, on chimney breasts, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Stonehills 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Stonehills (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Stonehills
What else we do in Stonehills
Do you need a chimney survey in Stonehills?
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Anyone responsible for a site like Fawley Infant School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- When you will get the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Local roofs in Stonehills
Stonehills lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of Hamble station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. With Beaulieu Palace House about 4.6 miles west, the area around Stonehills has a long history. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Stonehills is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. If you’re in Stonehills, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hampshire, we cover Stonehills. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Every address in SO45 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Stonehills and Fawley Bypass, all of which we cover. We also cover Ashlett (1 mile north-east), Fawley (1 mile north-west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Stonehills
Typical jobs here are in homes near Falcon Hotel and The New Forest Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hamble station, roughly 3.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Stonehills includes Mercury Marshes.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Stonehills
Can a landlord with a rental near Hamble station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stonehills?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
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.
What do you check on a chimney?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
What should I do with a chimney I do not use?
There is no single answer. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. If you’re thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
How we price chimney surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
For a price for your roof in Stonehills, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Stonehills, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
To get a price for chimney surveys in Stonehills, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are often modest repairs when they’re caught early. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks and the job gets bigger. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Stonehills, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.