Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Clatterford Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Clatterford and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Flaunching that has broken away
About our chimney survey in Clatterford
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it is safe. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We survey brick chimney stacks, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lifted or split lead flashings and damaged chimney pots and cowls.
In a village or hamlet like Clatterford, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Clatterford (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
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Other services in Clatterford
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Clatterford
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Clatterford, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St. Nicholas in Castro, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Historic houses such as Carisbrooke Castle, about 0.3 miles east, show how far back building around Clatterford goes. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. Anyone responsible for a site like St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Clatterford is about 1 mile south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Clatterford and the rest of the Isle of Wight, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Clatterford and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
All of PO30 is covered for chimney surveys. Local streets include Down Lane, Castle Lane and High Street, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Carisbrooke (1 mile north), Plaish (1 mile south-west), Gunville (1 mile north), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (7 miles east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north). If you’re somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you get in touch.
Near you in Clatterford
In Clatterford, that means homes and buildings near The Waverley pub, Island Innovation VI Form Campus and Christ The King College and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (1.3 miles south-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (less than half a mile east). For a walk, there is Brighstone Down and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Clatterford
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Most people never get a close look at their chimney stacks. Defects tend to go unseen until there’s a stain. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. For an older or listed building in a place like Clatterford, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s 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. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Clatterford, access is frequently 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.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a proper look at the chimney stack, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
Clatterford questions
Do you cover smaller places like Clatterford?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Clatterford listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
A leaning stack should be looked at. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp, and we’ll say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
Different roofs, different checks
Flaunching
We often find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. Caught early, it’s often a small job.
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.