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Chimney Survey in Paulsgrove
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Paulsgrove and across Portsmouth, with plain-English findings.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Paulsgrove
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, frequently after years of flue gases and damp. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. We survey flaunching, chimney breasts and lead flashings, and people most often book us about redundant stacks capped without ventilation and a stack that appears to lean.
In a smaller place like Paulsgrove, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Paulsgrove (PO6)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
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. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. For a survey in Paulsgrove, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- Every part we can see is looked at: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Why get it checked now?
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Paulsgrove, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
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 with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Paulsgrove questions
I let a flat near Cosham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Paulsgrove?
Yes, Paulsgrove is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Paulsgrove?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Do not ignore it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. We record its condition with photographs, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it is stable.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. It shows what we found and where from the viewpoints we used.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
What a chimney survey looks like in Paulsgrove
Paulsgrove 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you let a flat or house near Cosham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take an older house close to St Michael and All Angels: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Trees in and around Alexandra Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Paulsgrove is about 3 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We provide chimney surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Paulsgrove. Our area takes in places right across Portsmouth, large and small.
Chimney surveys in PO6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Bourne Road, Ludlow Road and Farmlea Road, all of which we cover. With the M27 and A27 close by, Paulsgrove is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Paulsgrove include Wymering (1 mile east), Cosham (1 mile east), Hilsea (2 miles south-east), Widley (2 miles east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Portsmouth (3 miles south), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Baffins (3 miles south-east) and Portsea (4 miles south).
What’s near Paulsgrove
In Paulsgrove, that means homes and buildings near Alexandra Park, The Sir Alec Rose pub and Castle View Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Cosham station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.1 miles east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
We cannot see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we check how the pots are capped. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Paulsgrove
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.