Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Nettlestone
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Nettlestone from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Chimney survey in Nettlestone: what you get
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is frequently shared with next door. We check whatever is safely visible and what the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed spalled or crumbling bricks and unused flues sealed without airflow, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Nettlestone, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Nettlestone (PO34)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We record their condition with photos.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift in wind or pull out of their mortar joints. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
More services for Nettlestone
Surveys for landlords and agents in Nettlestone
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
What we are asked to look at in Nettlestone
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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Worn or missing pointing
- A stack that appears to lean
- Bricks with flaking faces
If you own a rental within reach of Smallbrook Junction station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What affects the price in Nettlestone
To price your survey, we check:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Nettlestone
Nettlestone lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. 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. Nunwell House, about 2.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Nettlestone. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Nettlestone Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St. Helen's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Nettlestone is about 2 miles east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in Nettlestone, we can come and survey your property. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Nettlestone. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We cover every part of PO34 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets like Caws Avenue, Willowtree Drive and Ashtree Way, all of which we cover. Nettlestone is on the B3340, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Nettlestone: Seaview (1 mile north), Pondwell (1 mile north-west), Spring Vale (1 mile north-west), Puckpool (1 mile north-west) and Westridge (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles west), Cowes (9 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west), Ventnor (9 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles west). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Around Nettlestone
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Vine Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (4.1 miles south) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.2 miles west). For a walk, there is Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Bembridge Down.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Photograph damp patches with the date
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Nettlestone can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Common questions in Nettlestone
Will you come out to Nettlestone?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Nettlestone?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. We record its condition with photos, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’ll then get the report by email.