Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Branstone
Chimney surveys across Branstone, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- A stack that appears to lean
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Useful tips for Branstone property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Branstone
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It is not a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. If you’re worried about damaged chimney pots and cowls and eroded joints in the brickwork, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Branstone, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Branstone (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Branstone
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Chimney surveys around Branstone
Branstone lies within about 3 miles of the sea, 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints' Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Shanklin station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Branstone is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Branstone gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Branstone is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
All of PO36 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Branstone Farm Lane and Stockmans Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Winford (1 mile east), Apse Heath (1 mile south-east), Princelett (1 mile south), Hale Common (1 mile west) and Newchurch (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Landmarks near Branstone
We work in homes and buildings around Sandown Bay Academy. Branstone’s nearest station is Shanklin station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Wight Aviation Museum (1.3 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
Nearby places to Branstone
Other services in Branstone
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Common roof problems in Branstone
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. People typically call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- A stack that appears to lean
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Haseley Manor, about 1.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Branstone. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
- When you’ll get the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Branstone often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Branstone: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Branstone is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Shanklin station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We inspect everything that’s safely in view and what you 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.
Is Branstone in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Branstone and the rest of the Isle of Wight, as part of our work across London and the South East. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Usually it’s water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping, and record what we find.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.