Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Plaish
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Plaish, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Worn or missing pointing
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
About our chimney survey in Plaish
Redundant chimneys are common, particularly where fires have been replaced by central heating. A disused stack still needs looking after. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed a stack that appears to lean and pots or cowls that look unsafe, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney breasts, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks alike.
Older buildings in small places like Plaish may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Plaish (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
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Do you need a chimney survey in Plaish?
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- A chimney out of line
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
Anyone responsible for a site like St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What experience they bring
Different roofs, different checks
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. The survey checks for cracking and gaps around each pot.
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, often with a cowl or cap on top. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a small place like Plaish, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- 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.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Common questions in Plaish
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Plaish?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Plaish?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Plaish?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
What does a chimney survey cover?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Do not ignore it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. We record its condition with photographs, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it’s stable.
Why act early in Plaish
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. Older cottages and farmhouses around Plaish can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Plaish
- An independent view of the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What a chimney survey looks like in Plaish
Plaish is within about 5 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. 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 sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
With Carisbrooke Castle about 0.8 miles north-east, the area around Plaish has a long history. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Take an older house close to Church of St. Nicholas in Castro: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Plaish is about 2 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Plaish, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: PO30. We also cover Bowcombe (1 mile south-west), Clatterford (1 mile north-east), Carisbrooke (1 mile north-east), Gunville (1 mile north) and Gatcombe (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ryde (8 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (8 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north-east). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you contact us.
Around Plaish
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Blacksmiths Arms and Christ The King College and the streets around them. A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.