Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Gaskins, Isle of Wight
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Gaskins. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Gaskins
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Gaskins, 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a building such as St Helens Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Nunwell House, about 1.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Gaskins. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Gaskins is about 3 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Gaskins is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Gaskins and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in PO33 and PO36 is within our area for chimney surveys. We also cover the places around Gaskins: St Helens (1 mile north-east), Brading (1 mile south-west), Yarbridge (2 miles south-west), Morton (2 miles south-west) and Yaverland (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles west), Ryde (3 miles north-west), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south-west), Shanklin (5 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are as you book.
Local landmarks in Gaskins
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Vine Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Gaskins is Brading station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (2.7 miles south) and Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls And Toys (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Brading Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
About our chimney survey in Gaskins
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. If you are worried about pots or cowls that look unsafe and staining on walls around the chimney, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Gaskins, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Gaskins (PO33, PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we check what supports the stack. A structural engineer should confirm whether it is adequate.
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. We record any we can see.
Why it is worth a survey now in Gaskins
Most people never get a close look at their chimney stacks. Problems frequently go unnoticed until damp appears inside. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. For an older or listed building in a place like Gaskins, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Older roofs in small places like Gaskins can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Common questions in Gaskins
I let a flat near Brading station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Is Gaskins within the area you cover?
Yes, Gaskins is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
What should I do with a chimney I don’t use?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. If you are thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Damp on a chimney breast typically 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 record what we find.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How do I book a survey in Gaskins?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Common roof problems in Gaskins
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Look out for signs like these:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Landlords with a home close to Brading station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof