Portsmouth · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Fratton, Portsmouth
Chimney surveys in Fratton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- A chimney out of line
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. A visit to a smaller place like Fratton is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Chimney survey in Fratton
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it is not used, a stack has to stay weathertight. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. Typical surveys look at unused flues sealed without airflow and worn or missing pointing, on brick chimney stacks, lead flashings and chimney pots and cowls.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Fratton drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Fratton (PO1, PO4, PO3)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Fratton
Do you need a chimney survey in Fratton?
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People typically call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching that has broken away
- A chimney out of line
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Trees in and around Alexandra Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will the report include photos?
Fratton: your questions answered
Will you come out to Fratton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Fratton station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, 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.
How do I book a survey in Fratton?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
Usually it is water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped and records the likely cause.
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we look at how the pots are capped. Capping without ventilation can trap moisture.
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They crack with age, and we check them too.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Why get it checked now?
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. Arranging work in a smaller place like Fratton is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A report with photographs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Fratton
Fratton lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Bridge Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Fratton is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We survey roofs in Fratton and the rest of Portsmouth. Fratton is one of the places in Portsmouth we cover.
Here we cover the PO1, PO4 and PO3 postcode area for chimney surveys. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road. You will find Fratton on the A288, which makes it simple to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Kingston (1 mile north-east), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile west), Baffins (1 mile north-east) and Copnor (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
Around Fratton
We work in homes and buildings around The Portsmouth Academy, Alexandra Park and St Edmund's Catholic School. Fratton has its own railway station: Fratton station. Well-known places in the area include St Mary's Hospital (under half a mile east) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.