Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Tapnage
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Tapnage. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Why get it checked now?
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. In a small place like Tapnage, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How a chimney survey works in Tapnage
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It is not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. For the flue itself, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. We will tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. Typical surveys look at unused flues sealed without airflow and flaunching that has broken away, across brick chimney stacks, flaunching and lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Tapnage may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Tapnage (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render cannot be seen without removing some, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks frequently have soft lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Also near Tapnage
What else we do in Tapnage
FAQs for Tapnage
Is my home in Tapnage listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is the coastal weather around Tapnage hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. We look at the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it, so you can discuss it with them.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
There are a few common causes: 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 chimney survey cover?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Tapnage
Tapnage is within about 4 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. 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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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 look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Fareham Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Henry Cort Community College, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Tapnage is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Roofs in Tapnage get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Tapnage is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Chimney surveys in PO17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Tapnage: Knowle (1 mile south-east), Funtley (1 mile south), Whiteley (2 miles west), Burridge (2 miles west) and Segensworth (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Tapnage
For rail, the closest station is Swanwick station, about 2.4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Tapnage includes Swanwick Lakes.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
When to book a survey in Tapnage
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which can make a stack lean.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- A stack that appears to lean
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
If you own a rental within reach of Swanwick station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older rural homes like those around Tapnage can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Tapnage
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.