Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Atherfield Green Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys across Atherfield Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- A stack that appears to lean
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Chimney survey in Atherfield Green
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. Even when it is not used, a stack has to stay weathertight. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. We survey chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are redundant stacks capped without ventilation and gaps in the mortar around the pots.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Atherfield Green (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Why get it checked now?
Most people never get a careful look at their chimney stacks. Defects tend to go unseen until there’s a stain. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. Older cottages and farmhouses around Atherfield Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Atherfield Green
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Plain-English reports with photos
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
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What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Older rural homes like those around Atherfield Green 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, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Atherfield Green homes and their roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Atherfield Green, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
With Wolverton Manor about 2 miles north-west, the area around Atherfield Green has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. For any home in Atherfield Green, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Atherfield Green is about 6 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We provide chimney surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Atherfield Green. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Atherfield Green. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO38 postcode area for chimney surveys. We also cover the places around Atherfield Green: Little Atherfield (1 mile north-west), Pyle (1 mile south-east), Chale Green (1 mile east), Shorwell (2 miles north) and Thorncross (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (10 miles north), Sandown (8 miles east), Shanklin (7 miles east) and Ventnor (6 miles east). 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 Atherfield Green
A little further out are The Dinosaur Farm Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, often with a cowl or cap on top. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
What we can’t see
A survey is a close look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Whether the flue is safe to use
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Atherfield Green
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
Useful tips for Atherfield Green property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it is on from the viewpoints we used.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
Atherfield Green: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Atherfield Green 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 roofs near the sea, like those around Atherfield Green, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.