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Chimney survey in Upton, Southampton
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Upton and across Southampton, with plain-English findings.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Cottages and farmhouses around Upton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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About our chimney survey in Upton
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, lead flashings and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are unused flues sealed without airflow and gaps where the stack meets the roof.
In a small place like Upton, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Upton (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
Prices for chimney surveys in Upton
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Upton
Is the coastal weather around Upton hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Upton is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Redbridge station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
There are a few common causes: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We check each one and note the most likely cause.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upton
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Chimney surveys around Upton
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Upton, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Redbridge station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to Church of St John: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Upton is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. In Upton, as across Southampton, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Southampton coverage includes Upton.
Chimney surveys in SO16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Upton Lane, Romsey Road and Greenwood Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Upton, we cover Nursling (1 mile south), Rownhams (1 mile east), Ashfield (1 mile north-west), Toothill (1 mile north) and Hillyfields (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Southampton (4 miles south-east), Shirley (3 miles south-east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles south-east) and Chartwell Green (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Upton
Around Upton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oaklands Community School and Oasis Academy Lord's Hill. For rail, the closest station is Redbridge station, roughly 2.1 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Princess Anne Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (2.2 miles south). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Upton
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- A chimney out of line
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Lifted or split lead flashings
With South Stoneham House about 4.1 miles east, the area around Upton has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you get a written report with photos