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Chimney survey in Brook, Isle of Wight
Chimney surveys in Brook and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
How a chimney survey works in Brook
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It isn’t a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. For the flue itself, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. If you’re worried about damaged chimney pots and cowls and gaps where the stack meets the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Brook, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Brook (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey looks like in Brook
Brook is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. About 1.1 miles east lies Mottistone Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Brook has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you live in an older home near St. Mary's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Brook is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out chimney surveys in Brook for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Brook is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area for chimney surveys. Local streets include Carpenters Lane and Coastguard Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Dunsbury (1 mile north), Brookgreen (1 mile south-east), Hulverstone (1 mile east), Shalcombe (1 mile north-east) and Chilton Green (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (14 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Local landmarks in Brook
Nearby you will also find Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Westover Down.
Nearby places to Brook
What else we do in Brook
Different roofs, different checks
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks frequently have soft lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Prices for chimney surveys in Brook
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Brook
How do I find out if my home in Brook is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Brook, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. If it is capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. We check how it is capped and its condition, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
Is Brook in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Brook and the rest of the Isle of Wight. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
Leave it or get it looked at?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. For older village homes like those around Brook, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Brook
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere as small as Brook, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.