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Chimney survey in Emsworth, West Sussex
Chimney surveys in Emsworth and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- A chimney out of line
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a smaller place like Emsworth, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there is safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Chimney survey in Emsworth: what you get
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. 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 photographs and recommendations. Typical surveys look at eroded joints in the brickwork and staining on walls around the chimney, across lead flashings, brick chimney stacks and shared and party-wall stacks.
Houses in smaller places like Emsworth 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. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Emsworth (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Emsworth
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are frequently modest repairs when they’re caught early. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks, and the work grows. Homes in smaller places like Emsworth can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Common roof problems in Emsworth
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. When flashings fail, water frequently shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead is also a target for theft.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Mortar washing out of the joints
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
Emsworth: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Emsworth station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Emsworth, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. If you’re thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We inspect from wherever is safe: from ground level, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where it applies. We note anything we couldn’t see.
How do I book a survey in Emsworth?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
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What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Chimney surveys around Emsworth
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Emsworth, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. With Warblington Castle about 1.3 miles west, Emsworth sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like St James Church of England Controlled Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Emsworth station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Emsworth is about 2 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Emsworth and the rest of West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Emsworth. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: PO10. Streets in the area include High Street, Beacon Square and Seagull Lane, and we cover them all. Being close to the A27 and A259, Emsworth is easy for us to reach for chimney surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Lumley (1 mile east), Westbourne (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile west), Southbourne (1 mile east) and Warblington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (8 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
What’s near Emsworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Kings Arms, Eames Farm and Bourne Community College, among other places. Emsworth has its own railway station: Emsworth station. Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (under half a mile south). The countryside around Emsworth includes Brook Meadow (Emsworth).