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Chimney Survey in Locksgreen
Chimney surveys in Locksgreen, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
When to book a survey in Locksgreen
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. People typically call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- A stack that appears to lean
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
In and around Locksgreen, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Chimney survey in Locksgreen
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it’s safe to reach. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We survey lead flashings, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks, and people most often book us about damp on a chimney breast inside and damaged chimney pots and cowls.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Locksgreen (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Locksgreen
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Useful tips for Locksgreen property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Locksgreen
How do I find out if my home in Locksgreen is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Locksgreen?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Do you cover Locksgreen?
Yes, we do. Locksgreen is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
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.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
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How we price chimney surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Locksgreen, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, 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.
- 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
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Chimney surveys in Locksgreen: local notes
Locksgreen is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Swainston Manor, about 1.7 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Locksgreen. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Locksgreen is about 3 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Locksgreen and nearby. Locksgreen is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover for chimney surveys. There is also a page for Southampton.
All of PO30 is covered for chimney surveys. We also cover Porchfield (1 mile north-east), Newtown (1 mile west), Great Thorness (1 mile north-east), Forest Side (2 miles east) and Noke Common (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Newport (3 miles east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so let us know where you are as you book.
Local landmarks in Locksgreen
Around Locksgreen, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sportsman's Rest pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (3 miles south-west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Brighstone Down.