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Chimney survey in Easton, Isle of Wight
Chimney surveys around Easton, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
What a chimney survey looks like in Easton
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Easton, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like All Saints Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark like St. Agnes' Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Easton is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out chimney surveys in Easton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Easton is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in PO40 is within our area for chimney surveys. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Bay Road, Camp Road and Gate Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Easton include Afton (1 mile east), Afton Park (1 mile east), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Totland (1 mile west) and Colwell (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (11 miles north-east), Shanklin (15 miles east), Ventnor (14 miles east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east) and Barton (10 miles east). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you contact us.
Landmarks near Easton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion pub, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Yarmouth Castle (2.3 miles north) and Dimbola Museum And Galleries (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near Easton include Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
Chimney survey in Easton
A damp patch on a chimney breast does not always come from the same place. Water may be getting in at the top through cracked flaunching or an uncapped pot, through the brickwork, or at the flashings. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. We look at each possibility and record what we find. You then know where to start. Common reasons to book are cracked or missing flaunching and pots or cowls that look unsafe, on chimney breasts, lead flashings and chimney pots and cowls.
Some older homes in villages like Easton are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Easton (PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Easton
Other services in Easton
Do you need a chimney survey in Easton?
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are often fixed to chimneys. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Mottistone Manor, about 4.2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Easton. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Landlords, agents and block managers in Easton
Landlords, agents and building managers in Easton and across the Isle of Wight can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
What affects the price in Easton
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Useful tips for Easton property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. We use plain English and a photo for each defect, so it’s easy to follow.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a hamlet or village like Easton, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
FAQs for Easton
How do I find out if my home in Easton is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Easton?
Yes, Easton is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
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 roof space where we can reach. Everything is written up with photographs.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
Damp on a chimney breast usually means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping and records the likely cause.
Different roofs, different checks
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Brick stacks
Most chimney stacks are built of brick, with mortar joints that wear over time. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.