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Chimney survey in Welborne, Hampshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Welborne, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Why it’s worth a survey now in Welborne
Most people never get a careful look at their chimney stacks. Defects tend to go unseen until there is a stain. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Around Welborne, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Welborne
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Welborne
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. On older stacks, we often find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. We survey lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are unused flues sealed without airflow and loose, cracked or missing pots.
Some older homes in villages like Welborne 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 often matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Welborne (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Welborne
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Welborne, 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, while driving rain finds any gap. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take an older house close to Church of St Francis: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Fareham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Welborne is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Welborne as part of our work across London and South East England. Welborne is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area for chimney surveys. We also cover the places around Welborne: Crockerhill (1 mile east), Wickham Common (1 mile north-east), North Fareham (1 mile south-east), Hundred Acres (2 miles north-east) and Fareham (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Welborne
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Miners Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 1.9 miles south. A little further out are Carron Row Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (4.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Welborne includes Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Welborne can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us 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.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Signs you need a chimney survey in Welborne
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. Loose pots can follow.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Take a building like The Henry Cort Community College: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
Landlords, agents and block managers in Welborne
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Conditions inside walls
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
Common questions in Welborne
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Welborne?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I find out if my home in Welborne is listed?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What’s in the survey report?
A photo-illustrated written report, covering the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What should I do with a chimney I don’t 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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.