Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Newbridge, Isle of Wight
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Newbridge, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
How it works
There is not much for you to do 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 roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Newbridge needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
For a price for chimney surveys in Newbridge, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
About our chimney survey in Newbridge
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it is safe to reach. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. Typical surveys look at lifted or split lead flashings and flaunching that has broken away, on flaunching, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Newbridge may be 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 frequently expected.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Newbridge (PO41)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. It shows what we found and where from the viewpoints we used.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
FAQs for Newbridge
How do I find out if my home in Newbridge 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.
Will you come out to Newbridge?
Yes, Newbridge is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. Around Newbridge, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photos and a written report every time
Chimney surveys in Newbridge: local notes
Newbridge lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Shalfleet Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near Church of St. Michael the Archangel, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Swainston Manor lies about 1.8 miles east, so building around Newbridge goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Newbridge is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Newbridge is one of many places we visit across the Isle of Wight. Newbridge is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in PO41 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Main Road and Clay Lane. We also cover the places around Newbridge: Ningwood (1 mile north-west), Calbourne (1 mile south-east), Wellow (1 mile west), Shalcombe (1 mile south-west) and Thorley Street (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (7 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (11 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so let us know where you are when booking.
Near you in Newbridge
Around Newbridge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Sun pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (0.5 miles south) and Whitecroft Hospital (5.2 miles east). For a walk, there is Westover Down.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.