Portsmouth · London and the South East
Rudmore Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Rudmore from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
Chimney surveys around Rudmore
Rudmore lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than 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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Trees in and around Alexandra Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For landlords with property near Portsmouth & Southsea station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Rudmore is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Rudmore gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Rudmore is one of the places in Portsmouth we cover.
Every address in PO2 and PO1 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Knox Road, Wharf Road and Croft Road, and we cover them all. Rudmore is on the M275 and A2047, so it’s easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in North End (1 mile north-east), Tipner (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Copnor (1 mile east).
What’s near Rudmore
In Rudmore, that means homes and buildings near Alexandra Park, The Admiral Drake pub and Mayfield School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Portsmouth & Southsea station, about 1.1 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (0.8 miles south) and Portchester Castle (2.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Chimney survey in Rudmore: what you get
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is frequently shared with next door. 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. If you’re worried about pots or cowls that look unsafe and disused chimneys trapping moisture, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Rudmore, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Rudmore (PO2, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a chimney survey in Rudmore
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Look out for signs like these:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- A stack that appears to lean
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Worn or missing pointing
For businesses in and around places such as Tricorn Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- When you’ll get the report
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 between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a smaller place like Rudmore, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- You let us know 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.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. That helps you brief them.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.
Other services in Rudmore
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Common questions in Rudmore
Do you cover smaller places like Rudmore?
Yes. Rudmore 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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Portsmouth & Southsea station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
There are a few common causes: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We look at each one and note the most likely cause.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How do I book a survey in Rudmore?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, often with a cowl or cap on top. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. The survey checks for cracking and gaps around each pot.