Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Hoe Gate
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Hoe Gate. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
How a chimney survey works in Hoe Gate
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks, and people most often book us about flashings pulling away from the stack and a stack that appears to lean.
In a small place like Hoe Gate, many roofs stand in the open, 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 frequently the first to give way.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Hoe Gate (PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
For unused flues, we check whether caps or cowls allow ventilation. Capping without ventilation can trap moisture.
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render can’t be seen without removing some, so the report says what can and cannot be judged.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it’s doing. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent and the council can advise. For older village homes like those around Hoe Gate, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Hoe Gate
- Photos and a written report every time
- Visits on any day of the week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Hoe Gate can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Signs you need a chimney survey in Hoe Gate
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. Loose pots can follow.
Look out for signs like these:
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- A chimney out of line
- Worn or missing pointing
- Cracked or missing flaunching
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hoe Gate
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Hoe Gate, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Anyone responsible for a site like Newtown Soberton Infant School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Portchester station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Hoe Gate is about 4 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Hoe Gate and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of PO7 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Hoe Gate, we cover Southend (1 mile north-west), Hipley (1 mile south), Worlds End (1 mile south), Newtown (1 mile west) and Soberton Heath (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles east).
Around Hoe Gate
Hoe Gate’s nearest station is Portchester station, about 4.5 miles south. A little further out are Knowle Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Nearby places to Hoe Gate
What else we do in Hoe Gate
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hoe Gate
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Hoe Gate: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hoe Gate?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
I let a flat near Portchester station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
It can come from several places: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
A leaning stack should be looked at. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.