Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Wigley
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Wigley, with photos and a written report.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a village or hamlet like Wigley, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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About our chimney survey in Wigley
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. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed a stack that appears to lean and damp patches on chimney breasts, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Wigley, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Wigley (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Wigley
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
If you own a rental within reach of Totton station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before you book anyone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
FAQs for Wigley
How do I find out if my home in Wigley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Wigley?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Wigley is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It is worth having a leaning stack checked. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Places near Wigley
What else we do in Wigley
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Hidden damage within the stack
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Wigley
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
Wigley homes and their roofs
Wigley is within about 4 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. About 4.4 miles north-west lies Landford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Wigley has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Wigley is about 3 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. In Wigley, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Wigley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SO51 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Ower (1 mile south), Hillstreet (1 mile south-east), East Wellow (2 miles north-west), Blackhill (2 miles north-west) and Copythorne (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Totton (3 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east), Hedge End (11 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
Near you in Wigley
Wigley’s nearest station is Totton station, about 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.5 miles south) and Eling Experience (3.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Copythorne Common.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are frequently modest repairs when they’re caught early. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose and the job gets bigger. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in Wigley
- 98% of clients satisfied
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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