Hampshire · London and the South East
Whiteley Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys around Whiteley, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can frequently see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
How a chimney survey works in Whiteley
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the loft space. We record what we find with photographs and recommendations. We survey chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lifted or split lead flashings and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack.
Around Whiteley, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Whiteley (PO15)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price chimney surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would typically be. They crack with age, and we check them too.
What a chimney survey looks like in Whiteley
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Whiteley, 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Margaret Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like Whiteley Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Swanwick station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Whiteley is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Whiteley and the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Whiteley and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in PO15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Oak Coppice Road, Thyme Avenue and Christie Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Whiteley: Burridge (1 mile north-west), Park Gate (1 mile south-west), Segensworth (1 mile south), Sarisbury (1 mile south-west) and Swanwick (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Whiteley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Brookfield Community School and Language College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Swanwick station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Andrew's Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Swanwick Lakes.
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it’s doing. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council, so check with them first. Arranging work in a smaller place like Whiteley is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Whiteley
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
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Common questions in Whiteley
Is my home in Whiteley listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is the coastal weather around Whiteley hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
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’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a survey in Whiteley, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.