Hampshire · London and the South East
Northney Chimney Survey
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Northney, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Chimney survey in Northney: what you get
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We check whatever is safely visible 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. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, chimney breasts and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged chimney pots and cowls and worn or missing pointing.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Northney (PO11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Northney
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- A chimney out of line
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Take a building like Warblington School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Landlord and commercial surveys in Northney
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Hidden damage within the stack
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it helps to know its condition first. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council and the council can advise. Outbuildings and barns around Northney are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Northney
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See our cost guide and our case studies.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Northney can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Local roofs in Northney
Northney lies within about 1 mile 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. With Warblington Castle about 1.1 miles north, Northney sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Warblington station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Northney is about 3 miles south-east of Havant, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Northney, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Hampshire coverage includes Northney.
Here we cover the PO11 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Northney Lane, Spinnaker Grange and Northney Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Northney: North Hayling (1 mile south), Warblington (1 mile north), Tye (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile south-west) and Langstone (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
Near you in Northney
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Eames Farm and The Ship Inn. The nearest railway station is Warblington station, about 1.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Havant Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Northney include Hayling Billy.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Northney
Will you come out to Northney?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Warblington station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Does this replace a RICS home 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.
Prices for chimney surveys in Northney
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.