Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Noke Common Chimney Survey
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Noke Common, with photographs and a written report.
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Chimney survey in Noke Common: what you get
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It is not a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. We survey chimney breasts, lead flashings and brick chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are mortar washing out of the joints and signs that a stack is leaning.
In a small place like Noke Common, many roofs stand in the open, 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.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Noke Common (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Noke Common
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Noke Common, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Chimney surveys in Noke Common: local notes
Noke Common is within about 3 miles of the coast, 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. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
With Carisbrooke Castle about 2.3 miles south, the area around Noke Common has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you look after a building such as Hunnyhill Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Trees in and around Seaclose Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Noke Common is about 2 miles north of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out chimney surveys in Noke Common for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Noke Common is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
All of PO30 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Noke Common include Parkhurst (1 mile south-east), Forest Side (1 mile south-west), Hunny Hill (1 mile south), Northwood (2 miles north) and Rew Street (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (10 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north-east). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
Local landmarks in Noke Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Stag pub, Medina College and Seaclose Park, among other places. A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (2.3 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Noke Common includes Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
Useful tips for Noke Common property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. The photos show the problem and which side it’s on from the viewpoints we used.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Noke Common
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Noke Common questions
Is the coastal weather around Noke Common hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you cover smaller places like Noke Common?
Yes. Noke Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. Our survey records its condition and how it’s capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.