Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Haslar
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Haslar, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Local roofs in Haslar
Haslar lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Francis, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like Haselworth Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Portsmouth Harbour station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Haslar is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Haslar and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across the PO12 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Froude Road, Military Road and Monckton Road. We also cover the places around Haslar: Clayhall (1 mile north-west), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (2 miles north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Haslar
We work in homes and buildings around The Fighting Cocks pub, Bay House School and St Vincent College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Tricorn Centre (2.3 miles north-east) and Southsea Castle (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Haslar includes West of the River Alver.
Chimney survey in Haslar
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We check what can be seen safely and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. You get a report with photographs and our recommendations. We are often asked to look into spalled or crumbling bricks and damaged chimney pots and cowls, on chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and chimney breasts.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Haslar (PO12)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
FAQs for Haslar
Is Haslar within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Haslar?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
What do you check on a chimney?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Nearby places to Haslar
What else we do in Haslar
What happens if roof problems are left?
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Defects tend to go unseen until there’s a stain. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Older and listed buildings around Haslar may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Haslar
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent view of the roof
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
The survey, step by step
It is useful 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. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a small place like Haslar, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.