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Portsmouth Point Chimney Survey
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Portsmouth Point. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Why act early in Portsmouth Point
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are often modest repairs when they’re caught early. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks and the job gets bigger. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Portsmouth Point, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Chimney survey in Portsmouth Point
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. Even when it is not used, a stack has to stay weathertight. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed signs that a stack is leaning and cracked or missing flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Portsmouth Point, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Portsmouth Point (PO1, PO5, PO12)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Portsmouth Point
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. We photograph any we find that look loose or damaged.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Portsmouth Point homes and their roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Portsmouth Point, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Portsmouth Harbour station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Portsmouth Garrison church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you run a business near Tricorn Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Portsmouth Point is about 2 miles west of Southsea, in Portsmouth. From houses to flats and shops in Portsmouth Point, we can survey the roof. Our Portsmouth coverage includes Portsmouth Point.
Chimney surveys in PO1, PO5 and PO12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Park Road, Nobbs Lane and Bath Square or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Portsea (1 mile north), Clayhall (1 mile south-west), Haslar (1 mile south-west), Alverstoke (2 miles south-west) and Privett (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Hilsea (3 miles north-east), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north-east), Drayton (5 miles north-east) and Farlington (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Portsmouth Point
In Portsmouth Point, that means homes and buildings near Charter Academy, Portsmouth Grammar School and Bridge Tavern. There is a railway station in Portsmouth Point itself: Portsmouth Harbour station. A little further out are Southsea Castle (1.2 miles south-east) and Portsmouth Museum And Art Gallery (within half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
Questions from Portsmouth Point
Will you come out to Portsmouth Point?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can a landlord with a rental near Portsmouth Harbour station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
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.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
What should I do with a chimney I do not use?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. If you’re thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
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What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. A visit to Portsmouth Point is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Portsmouth Point
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
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.