Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Alverstone Garden Village, Isle of Wight
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Alverstone Garden Village, with photographs and a written report.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- A chimney out of line
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
How a chimney survey works in Alverstone Garden Village
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are damp on a chimney breast inside and unused flues sealed without airflow.
In a village or hamlet like Alverstone Garden Village, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Alverstone Garden Village (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Alverstone Garden Village homes and their roofs
Alverstone Garden Village is within about 2 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. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Landlords with a home close to Sandown station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church like All Saints' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Alverstone Garden Village is about 4 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Surveys in Alverstone Garden Village work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Alverstone Garden Village is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Chimney surveys in PO36 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Youngwoods Way, Youngwoods Copse and Hollowood Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Alverstone Garden Village include Alverstone (1 mile south-east), Queen's Bower (1 mile south-west), Skinner's Hill (1 mile south-west), Adgestone (1 mile north-east) and Lake (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south), East Cowes (7 miles north-west) and Oakfield (4 miles north). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Local landmarks in Alverstone Garden Village
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Pointer Inn, Sandown Bay Academy and The Bay Church of England School. For rail, the closest station is Sandown station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east. A little further out are Wight Aviation Museum (0.9 miles south) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
Do you need a chimney survey in Alverstone Garden Village?
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- A chimney out of line
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Anyone responsible for a site like Newchurch Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
Your questions about chimney surveys in Alverstone Garden Village
Do you cover smaller places like Alverstone Garden Village?
Yes, Alverstone Garden Village is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Alverstone Garden Village?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. Where applicable, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. If it’s capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. Our survey records its condition and how it’s capped, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
Prices for chimney surveys in Alverstone Garden Village
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. The survey looks at whether the lead is tight, sound and well fixed.
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
Why get it checked now?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you can decide what to do next. For older village homes like those around Alverstone Garden Village, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
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What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Around Alverstone Garden Village, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.