Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Appley
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Appley and the rest of the Isle of Wight. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- A chimney out of line
Prices for chimney surveys in Appley
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Chimney survey in Appley: what you get
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. Typical surveys look at flaunching that has broken away and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, on chimney pots and cowls, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings.
In a smaller place like Appley, 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. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Appley (PO33, PO34)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Appley
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
Chimney surveys in Appley: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Appley, 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. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St John's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Ryde St Johns Road station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Historic houses such as Nunwell House, about 2.9 miles south, show how far back building around Appley goes. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Appley is about 1 mile east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Appley, we can come and survey your property. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Appley and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO33 and PO34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Park Road, Rink Road and Hope Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You’ll find Appley on the A3055, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Appley: Elmfield (1 mile south-west), Puckpool (1 mile east), Oakfield (1 mile south-west), Ryde (1 mile west) and Westridge (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles west), Cowes (7 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles west). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so let us know where you are when booking.
Near you in Appley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ryde Academy, Ryde School with Upper Chine and Appley Manor Hotel. The closest station to Appley is Ryde St Johns Road station, roughly 0.5 miles west. Nearby you will also find Gosport War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Southsea Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Brading Down and Alan Hersey Nature Reserve.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Defects tend to go unseen until there’s a stain. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. In an older home around Appley, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Appley
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Look at your chimneys from ground level now and then, particularly after strong winds. With binoculars, you can frequently see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit to a smaller place like Appley is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- 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.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Common questions in Appley
I let a flat near Ryde St Johns Road station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Appley is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Appley?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.