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Chimney survey in Farlington, Portsmouth
We carry out chimney surveys in Farlington and the rest of Portsmouth. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Flaunching that has broken away
Chimney survey in Farlington: what you get
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. Typical surveys look at a chimney out of line and worn or missing pointing, on brick chimney stacks, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings.
Around Farlington, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Farlington (PO6, PO9, PO7)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Farlington property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Different roofs, different checks
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check them and at the stack in the loft where there is safe access.
Farlington: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Farlington, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Farlington is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Is my home in Farlington listed or in a conservation area?
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.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
When to book a survey in Farlington
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- A chimney out of line
- Worn or missing pointing
Take a building like Solent Infant School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit to a smaller place like Farlington is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Conditions inside walls
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
Also near Farlington
More services for Farlington
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Farlington
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Farlington, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Warblington Castle, about 2.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Farlington. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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.
For landlords with property near Cosham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Farlington is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. From houses to flats and shops in Farlington, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO6, PO9 and PO7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Galt Road, Grant Road and Havant Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Drayton (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile north-west), Cosham (1 mile west), Bedhampton (1 mile north-east) and Purbrook (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (4 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Farlington
Around Farlington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Springfield School, Springfield School and New Inn. For rail, the closest station is Cosham station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (2.9 miles east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.