West Sussex · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Lordington
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Lordington from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
About our chimney survey in Lordington
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it’s safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. Typical surveys look at mortar washing out of the joints and flaunching that has broken away, on brick chimney stacks, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Lordington, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Lordington (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Roof by roof
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. We record any we can see.
Rendered stacks
We can’t see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
Chimney surveys in Lordington: local notes
Lordington lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. With Warblington Castle about 4.2 miles south-west, Lordington sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Southbourne station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Living close to Stansted Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Lordington is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Lordington is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We cover every part of PO18 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. If you are just outside Lordington, we cover Racton (1 mile south), Walderton (1 mile north-east), Funtington (2 miles south-east), Hambrook (2 miles south) and West Ashling (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south-east), Selsey (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles south-west), Portfield (6 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Near you in Lordington
In Lordington, that means homes and buildings near Stansted Park and the streets around them. Lordington’s nearest station is Southbourne station, about 2.5 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Emsworth Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lordington include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Walderton Down.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Older rural homes like those around Lordington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Lordington: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lordington?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Is Lordington within the area you cover?
Yes. Lordington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
When to book a survey in Lordington
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are often fixed to chimneys. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- A chimney out of line
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Take a building like Bourne Community College: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Nearby places to Lordington
What else we do in Lordington
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Conditions inside walls
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.