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Chimney survey in Swaythling, Southampton
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Swaythling and across Southampton.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Chimney survey in Swaythling: what you get
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We check 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. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. If you’ve noticed a stack that appears to lean and redundant stacks capped without ventilation, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a smaller place like Swaythling, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Swaythling (SO16, SO18, SO17)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Swaythling
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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
If you let a flat or house near Swaythling station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What exactly goes into their report
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. A visit to Swaythling is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- You get a report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Swaythling: your questions answered
Is Swaythling within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Swaythling station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Swaythling
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. We use plain English and a photo for each defect so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
What we cannot see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
What a chimney survey looks like in Swaythling
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Swaythling, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. South Stoneham House, about 0.3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Swaythling. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you look after a building such as Mansbridge Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For businesses in and around places like Marlands Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Swaythling is about 2 miles north of Southampton, in Southampton. From houses to flats and shops in Swaythling, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Southampton, we cover Swaythling and the places around it.
Chimney surveys in SO16, SO18 and SO17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer chimney surveys to properties on High Road, Wide Lane and Lilac Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Bassett Green (1 mile west), Mansbridge (1 mile east), North Stoneham (1 mile north), Portswood (1 mile south-west) and St Denys (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (3 miles south-west), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south), Sholing (3 miles south) and Maybush (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Swaythling
In Swaythling, that means homes and buildings near Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton, Riverside Park and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton. Swaythling has its own railway station: Swaythling station. Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.9 miles south). For a walk, there is Netley Common.