Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Alverstone Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Alverstone and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
Chimney survey in Alverstone: what you get
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. Typical surveys look at pots or cowls that look unsafe and a stack that appears to lean, on chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Alverstone, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Alverstone (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Local roofs in Alverstone
Alverstone lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. 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 villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Newchurch Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Sandown station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Alverstone is about 4 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings from Alverstone are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the PO36 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-west), Queen's Bower (1 mile south-west), Skinner's Hill (1 mile 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 (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (4 miles north). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What’s near Alverstone
Around Alverstone, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sandown Bay Academy, The Bay Church of England School and The Pointer Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sandown station, about 1.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2 miles south) and Wight Aviation Museum (0.7 miles south). For a walk, there is Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
Why get it checked now?
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is usually a modest job. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose and the job gets bigger. For older village homes like those around Alverstone, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
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 you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 20+ years’ experience
Nearby places to Alverstone
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Tips that help
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Around Alverstone, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
For a price for chimney surveys in Alverstone, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Signs you need a chimney survey in Alverstone
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Staining on walls around the chimney
If you live in an older home near All Saints' Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Are they insured for the work?
Questions from Alverstone
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Alverstone?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is Alverstone within the area you cover?
Yes. Alverstone is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Alverstone
Landlords, agents and building managers in Alverstone and across the Isle of Wight can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.