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Chimney survey in Pondwell, Isle of Wight
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Pondwell from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Flaunching that has broken away
How a chimney survey works in Pondwell
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. We record what we find with photographs and recommendations. We survey flaunching, chimney breasts and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp on a chimney breast inside and flashings pulling away from the stack.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 often where weather gets in first.
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, whichever applies.
- Place
- Pondwell (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Pondwell
Can a landlord with a rental near Smallbrook Junction station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Pondwell is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where applicable. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Chimney surveys around Pondwell
Pondwell lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Landlords with a home close to Smallbrook Junction station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to St. Peter's Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Pondwell is about 2 miles east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Pondwell. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Every address in PO33 is within our area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Pondwell Hill, Gregory Avenue and Wishing Well Close and the roads around them. With the B3330 close by, Pondwell is easy for us to reach. We also cover Spring Vale (1 mile north), Nettlestone (1 mile south-east), Seaview (1 mile east), Puckpool (1 mile north-west) and Westridge (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles west), Cowes (8 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south-west) and East Cowes (7 miles west). If you are somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you contact us.
Near you in Pondwell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ryde Academy and The Boat House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Gosport War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles north) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles south). The countryside around Pondwell includes Brading Down and Alan Hersey Nature Reserve.
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About chimney survey
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. For a village or hamlet like Pondwell, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Hidden damage within the stack
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
Useful tips for Pondwell property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each stack. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Prices for chimney surveys in Pondwell
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Can I check my roof myself?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
When to book a survey in Pondwell
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Bricks with flaking faces
- A stack that appears to lean
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Take a building like Nettlestone Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report