Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Woodgreen
Chimney surveys in Woodgreen from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Woodgreen
The wider area around Woodgreen has a long history of building, with Breamore House about 1.5 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Anyone responsible for a site like Breamore Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Woodgreen is in Hampshire. If you are in Woodgreen, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Hampshire coverage includes Woodgreen. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Love Lane and Grace Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Breamore (1 mile west), Upper Burgate (1 mile south-west), Godshill (2 miles south), Upper Street (2 miles west) and Hale (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles east), Romsey (12 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (8 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Woodgreen
In Woodgreen, that means homes and buildings near The Horse and Groom pub and The Burgate School and Sixth Form. Other landmarks nearby include Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles south-west) and Fordingbridge Museum (2.5 miles south-west).
Chimney survey in Woodgreen
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. A survey finds these problems and records them with photographs. Typical surveys look at eroded joints in the brickwork and loose, cracked or missing pots, on brick chimney stacks, lead flashings and chimney breasts.
Older buildings in small places like Woodgreen may be 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 such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Woodgreen (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Woodgreen
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- A stack that appears to lean
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Take an older house close to St Boniface: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What experience they bring
- How long the report takes to arrive
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Around Woodgreen, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Woodgreen
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the chimney stack.
Towns and villages near Woodgreen
Other services in Woodgreen
What happens if roof problems are left?
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are often modest repairs when they’re caught early. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks, and the work grows. Around Woodgreen, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
Where another specialist is needed, like a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, especially after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
FAQs for Woodgreen
Do you carry out roof surveys in Woodgreen?
Yes, Woodgreen is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Is Woodgreen within the area you cover?
Yes, Woodgreen is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. Our survey records its condition and how it’s capped, so you can plan what to do with it.