Hampshire · London and the South East
Wintershill Chimney Survey
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Wintershill, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
FAQs for Wintershill
Is my home in Wintershill listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hedge End station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Typically it is water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped, and record what we find.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Wintershill?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Do you cover Wintershill for chimney surveys?
Yes. We cover Wintershill and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you look in the loft space?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How a chimney survey works in Wintershill
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It’s not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. If you are worried about spalled or crumbling bricks and pots or cowls that look unsafe, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often 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.
- Place
- Wintershill (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
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, which helps when budgeting.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Wintershill
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you let a flat or house near Hedge End station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like Wyvern Technology College will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Wintershill is about 2 miles west of Bishop's Waltham, in Hampshire. We cover Wintershill and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SO32 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Scivier's Lane, Durley Hall Lane and The Crescent, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Durley Street (1 mile south-east), Lower Upham (1 mile north), Durley (1 mile south), Ashton (2 miles east) and Upham (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (7 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Wintershill
For rail, the closest station is Hedge End station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Wintershill includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
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What else we do in Wintershill
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Wintershill, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- Every part we can see is looked at: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Useful tips for Wintershill property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. It shows what we found and where from the viewpoints we used.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a stack seems to lean, do not leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. For an older or listed building in a place like Wintershill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
For a price for your roof in Wintershill, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.