Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Chilton Green, Isle of Wight
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Chilton Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.
Flaunching
We frequently find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. Caught early, it is often a small job.
About our chimney survey in Chilton Green
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. If you are worried about a chimney out of line and spalled or crumbling bricks, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Chilton Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Chilton Green (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Problems frequently go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Chilton Green, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- PI and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Also near Chilton Green
Also in Chilton Green
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chilton Green
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Chilton Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Common roof problems in Chilton Green
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Mottistone Manor lies about 0.9 miles north-west, so building around Chilton Green goes back a long way. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
FAQs for Chilton Green
Is Chilton Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Chilton Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Chilton Green listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
What does a chimney survey cover?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. We check how it’s capped and its condition, so you can plan what to do with it.
Useful tips for Chilton Green property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. The photos show the problem and which side it is on, as far as we could see.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
Local roofs in Chilton Green
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Chilton Green, where sea air brings more salt and stronger 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 the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to St Peter and St Paul's Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Chilton Green is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Chilton Green and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Chilton Green and the places around it. There is also a page for Southampton.
We work across the PO30 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Chilton Green include Marsh Green (1 mile south-east), Hulverstone (1 mile north-west), Brookgreen (1 mile west), Brook (2 miles north-west) and Dunsbury (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (11 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (10 miles east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Around Chilton Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Three Bishops pub. Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (5.5 miles north-east) and Brighstone Village Museum (0.9 miles east). Open spaces near Chilton Green include Westover Down.