Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Newchurch, Isle of Wight
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Newchurch. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Lifted or split lead flashings
How a chimney survey works in Newchurch
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It’s not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. If you’re worried about frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and damaged chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Newchurch 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Newchurch (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys around Newchurch
Newchurch lies within about 3 miles 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. About 0.8 miles west lies Haseley Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Newchurch has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Newchurch 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 All Saints' Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Newchurch is about 4 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Newchurch and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Newchurch is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover for chimney surveys. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO36 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on High Street, Milestone Crescent and Palmer's Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Winford (1 mile south), Branstone (1 mile south), Hale Common (1 mile south-west), Apse Heath (1 mile south) and Arreton (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (4 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Shanklin (3 miles south-east), Ventnor (5 miles south) and East Cowes (7 miles north-west). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Near you in Newchurch
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sandown Bay Academy and The Pointer Inn. The closest station to Newchurch is Sandown station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Museum of Country And Agriculture (0.9 miles west) and Sandown Castle (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
Nearby places to Newchurch
What else we do in Newchurch
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts often point to a problem above. We look at them and at the stack in the loft where there’s safe access.
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
FAQs for Newchurch
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newchurch?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can a landlord with a rental near Sandown station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We look from the ground, from windows and from the loft where it’s safe. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need a chimney survey in Newchurch?
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Bricks with flaking faces
- A stack that appears to lean
For landlords with property near Sandown station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Newchurch often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are often modest repairs when they’re caught early. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose and the job gets bigger. Outbuildings and barns around Newchurch are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Newchurch
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls