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Chimney survey in Upper Burgate, Hampshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching around Upper Burgate, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Chimney survey in Upper Burgate: what you get
If a chimney looks out of line, it’s worth getting it checked. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. Typical surveys look at spalled or crumbling bricks and damp patches on chimney breasts, on flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts.
Somewhere as small as Upper Burgate, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Upper Burgate (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Rural addresses near Upper Burgate can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- Every part we can see is looked at: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Why it is worth a survey now in Upper Burgate
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you can decide what to do next. For an older or listed building in a place like Upper Burgate, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Upper Burgate
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Conditions inside walls
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Upper Burgate
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Burgate School and Sixth Form, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
FAQs for Upper Burgate
How do I find out if my home in Upper Burgate is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Upper Burgate?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
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What a chimney survey looks like in Upper Burgate
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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses like Breamore House, about 1.6 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Upper Burgate goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Woodgreen Methodist Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Upper Burgate is in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Upper Burgate and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in SP6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Salisbury Road and Fryern Court Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Lower Burgate (1 mile south), Breamore (1 mile north), Tinkers Cross (1 mile south-west), Fordingbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upper Street (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south), Ringwood (7 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Around Upper Burgate
We work in homes and buildings around Bat and Ball pub and Fordingbridge Infant School. Nearby you will also find Fordingbridge Museum (1.3 miles south) and Godshill Castle Hill (0.8 miles east).