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Chimney survey in Warborne, Hampshire
Independent chimney surveys in Warborne. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Chimney survey in Warborne
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it and you can then discuss it with them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed disused chimneys trapping moisture and damp patches on chimney breasts, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Warborne are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Warborne (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Warborne
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Warborne?
It can do. Warborne is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Lymington Town station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We check the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can discuss it with them.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How we price chimney surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Warborne
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
Also near Warborne
Also in Warborne
Local roofs in Warborne
Warborne lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. With Beaulieu Palace House about 4.9 miles north-east, Warborne sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Southlands School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Saint Nicholas Chapel, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Warborne is about 1 mile north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Warborne can all book chimney surveys. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Surveys in SO41 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Pilley (1 mile north-east), Boldre (1 mile north-west), Portmore (1 mile east), Pilley Bailey (1 mile north-east) and Bull Hill (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (8 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west) and Ringwood (12 miles north-west).
Around Warborne
In Warborne, that means homes and buildings near William Gilpin Church of England Primary School, Priestlands School and Walhampton Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Lymington Town station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre. A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.2 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Warborne includes Boldre Foreshore.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Warborne, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Warborne
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- A stack that appears to lean
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Worn or missing pointing
Landlords with a home close to Lymington Town station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long the report takes to arrive
Useful tips for Warborne property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.