Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Newtown, Isle of Wight
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Newtown from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Questions from Newtown
Will you come out to Newtown?
Yes, Newtown is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is the coastal weather around Newtown hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How a chimney survey works in Newtown
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. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. 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, brick chimney stacks and chimney breasts, and people most often book us about damp on a chimney breast inside and a chimney out of line.
Somewhere as small as Newtown, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Newtown (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Cottages and farmhouses around Newtown 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 let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
For a price for chimney surveys in Newtown, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Common roof problems in Newtown
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People usually call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Worn or missing pointing
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- A stack that appears to lean
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
If you live in an older home near Holy Spirit Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Newtown
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Newtown, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than 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. Historic houses such as Swainston Manor, about 1.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Newtown goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Newtown is about 4 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Newtown can all book chimney surveys. Newtown is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Surveys in PO30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Newtown include Locksgreen (1 mile east), Porchfield (1 mile north-east), Great Thorness (2 miles north-east), Forest Side (3 miles east) and Rew Street (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (4 miles east), Ryde (10 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north-east), Sandown (11 miles east), Shanklin (11 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you contact us.
Local landmarks in Newtown
A little further out are St Mary's Hospital (4 miles east) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Newtown include Brighstone Down.
Why get it checked now?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Newtown, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Newtown
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Towns and villages near Newtown
Also in Newtown
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photographs.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.