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Chimney Survey in Princelett
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Princelett and across the Isle of Wight.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Leave it or get it looked at?
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. In a small place like Princelett, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Princelett
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photos and a written report every time
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Chimney survey in Princelett
If a chimney looks out of line, it’s worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed gaps where the stack meets the roof and unused flues sealed without airflow, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared and party-wall stacks, lead flashings and chimney pots and cowls alike.
In a village or hamlet like Princelett, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Princelett (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Princelett
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
What we’re asked to look at in Princelett
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. When flashings fail, water frequently shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead is also a target for theft.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sandown Bay Academy, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Older rural homes like those around Princelett can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking 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 ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Princelett
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Princelett
Is my home in Princelett listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Princelett within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Princelett?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The written report follows by email.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What a chimney survey looks like in Princelett
Princelett lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. The wider area around Princelett has a long history of building, with Haseley Manor about 1.8 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Shanklin station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Princelett is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. In Princelett, as across the Isle of Wight, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Chimney surveys in PO36 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Apse Heath (1 mile north-east), Branstone (1 mile north), Winford (1 mile north-east), Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west) and Hale Common (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landmarks near Princelett
The closest station to Princelett is Shanklin station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Wight Aviation Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Princelett includes Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
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Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. That helps stop damp building up inside.