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Chimney survey in North Hayling, Hampshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in North Hayling, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts often point to a problem above. We check the breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach.
Chimney pots and cowls
For unused flues, we check whether caps or cowls allow ventilation. Capping without ventilation can trap moisture.
Chimney survey in North Hayling
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We look at everything that’s safely in view and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can then discuss it with them. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. If you are worried about eroded joints in the brickwork and staining on walls around the chimney, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like North Hayling are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- North Hayling (PO11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from North Hayling
Is the coastal weather around North Hayling hard on roofs?
It can do. North Hayling is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How do I find out if my home in North Hayling is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The report follows by email.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in North Hayling?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Whether the flue is safe to use
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Cottages and farmhouses around North Hayling often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check 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.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What a chimney survey looks like in North Hayling
North Hayling is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. 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. About 1.5 miles north lies Warblington Castle, a reminder of how long the area around North Hayling has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Hayling College, 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 Warblington station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
North Hayling is about 3 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. North Hayling is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Hampshire coverage includes North Hayling.
All of PO11 is covered for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Church Lane, St Peter's Road and St Peter's Avenue. We also cover the places around North Hayling: Northney (1 mile north), Tye (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile west), Warblington (1 mile north) and Langstone (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (13 miles north).
Landmarks near North Hayling
Typical jobs here are in homes near Eames Farm and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Warblington station, roughly 2.1 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (1.5 miles north). For a walk, there is Hayling Billy.
Surveys for landlords and agents in North Hayling
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
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. In a place like North Hayling, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in North Hayling
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Weekday and weekend surveys