Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Hulverstone
Chimney surveys across Hulverstone, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
How a chimney survey works in Hulverstone
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. 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. We survey lead flashings, chimney breasts and flaunching, and people most often book us about flashings pulling away from the stack and damp patches on chimney breasts.
In a small place like Hulverstone, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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 often the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Hulverstone (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
FAQs for Hulverstone
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hulverstone, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Will you come out to Hulverstone?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We look from the ground, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where it applies. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
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, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
How do I book a survey in Hulverstone?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hulverstone
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, frequently with a cowl or cap on top. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. A structural engineer should confirm whether it’s adequate.
Local roofs in Hulverstone
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Hulverstone, 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. With Mottistone Manor about 0.5 miles east, Hulverstone sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as St. Mary's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Hulverstone is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We visit Hulverstone as part of our work across the Isle of Wight, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Hulverstone. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in PO30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Brookgreen (1 mile south-west), Brook (1 mile west), Dunsbury (1 mile north-west), Shalcombe (1 mile north) and Chilton Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Local landmarks in Hulverstone
Other landmarks nearby include Brighstone Village Museum (2 miles east) and Yarmouth Castle (4.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Westover Down.
Towns and villages near Hulverstone
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How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Hulverstone, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book 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. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Advice
Useful tips for Hulverstone property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.