Hampshire · London and the South East
Durrants Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Durrants, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Chimney survey in Durrants
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We check what can safely be seen and what the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. You get a written report with photos and what we recommend. If you’ve noticed pots or cowls that look unsafe and disused chimneys trapping moisture, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Durrants (PO9)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Durrants property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
Where another specialist is needed, like a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Durrants
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Durrants and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Durrants
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Durrants?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Durrants?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What’s in the report?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It is worth having a leaning stack checked. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. For the flue, you will need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. For an older or listed building in a place like Durrants, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
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 choose Independent Roof Survey in Durrants
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Plain-English reports with photos
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What a chimney survey looks like in Durrants
Durrants lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a building like Havant Academy, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. With Warblington Castle about 2.5 miles south, the area around Durrants has a long history. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Durrants is about 2 miles north-east of Havant, in Hampshire. We visit Durrants as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across the PO9 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Whichers Close, Whichers Gate Road and Durrants Road. Other places close to Durrants include Rowlands Castle (1 mile north), Leigh Park (1 mile south-west), Havant (2 miles south-west), Denvilles (2 miles south) and Westbourne (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Gosport (10 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north).
Around Durrants
Around Durrants, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School, St Albans Church and Robin Hood Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Durrants includes Brook Meadow (Emsworth) and Compton Down.
Common roof problems in Durrants
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.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
If you own a rental within reach of Rowlands Castle station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Durrants, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. Cracks are photographed and noted.