Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in South Hayling, Hampshire
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in South Hayling and across Hampshire.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- A chimney out of line
About our chimney survey in South Hayling
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the loft space. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts, and common reasons people get in touch are bricks with flaking faces and staining on walls around the chimney.
Around South Hayling, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- South Hayling (PO11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for South Hayling property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the chimney stack as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Parking around South Hayling is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
For a price for chimney surveys in South Hayling, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Common roof problems in South Hayling
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. People normally call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Warblington Castle lies about 3.9 miles north, so building around South Hayling goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Local roofs in South Hayling
South Hayling is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a building like Mengham Junior School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
South Hayling is about 5 miles east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in South Hayling and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small.
Every address in PO11 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Church Road, Station Road and St Leonard's Avenue. Other places close to South Hayling include West Town (1 mile west), Tourner Bury (1 mile north-east), Tye (2 miles north), Stoke (2 miles north) and North Hayling (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (5 miles north), Fareham (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north), Waterlooville (7 miles north) and Petersfield (15 miles north).
Near you in South Hayling
Around South Hayling, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Newton House Hotel, The Hayling College and The Hayling College, among other places. South Hayling’s nearest station is Fratton station, roughly 4.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find St James Hospital (3.3 miles west) and Eastney Beam Engine House (3.1 miles west). The countryside around South Hayling includes Hayling Billy.
South Hayling questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in South Hayling?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as South Hayling is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How do I find out if my home in South Hayling is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
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Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in South Hayling
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
What happens if roof problems are left?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. Blocked gutters on homes around South Hayling overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.