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Chimney survey in Drayton, Portsmouth
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Drayton and the rest of Portsmouth. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- A chimney out of line
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Drayton is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Drayton
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. 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 photos and recommendations. We survey brick chimney stacks, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are eroded joints in the brickwork and pots or cowls that look unsafe.
Houses in smaller places like Drayton can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Drayton (PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a careful look at the chimney stack, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Hidden damage within the stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Drayton questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Cosham station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Drayton?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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 you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
There are a few common causes: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We check each one and note the most likely cause.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. The survey looks at whether the lead is tight, sound and well fixed.
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks often have soft lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Drayton
Drayton is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Historic houses like Warblington Castle, about 3.4 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Drayton goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Cosham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Shop and office owners around The Bridge Shopping Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you look after a building like Springfield School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Drayton is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. We survey roofs in Drayton as part of our work across London and the South East. Drayton is one of the places in Portsmouth where we work for chimney surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: PO6. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Galt Road, Hirst Road and Court Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Farlington (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north), Cosham (1 mile west), Wymering (1 mile west) and Hilsea (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Drayton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Solent Junior School and New Inn. For rail, the closest station is Cosham station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (3.1 miles west) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south). For a walk, there’s Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Drayton
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so it is easy to follow.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.