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Chimney Survey in Rookley
Independent chimney surveys in Rookley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Staining on walls around the chimney
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Chimney survey in Rookley
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. If you’ve noticed flashings pulling away from the stack and mortar washing out of the joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Rookley (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What a chimney survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Conditions inside walls
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
Landlord and commercial surveys in Rookley
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Towns and villages near Rookley
Also in Rookley
Rookley homes and their roofs
Rookley is within about 5 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near St. Olave's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Shanklin station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like Chillerton and Rookley Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Rookley is about 3 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out chimney surveys in Rookley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Chimney surveys in PO38 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Manor Crescent, Niton Road and Main Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Rookley Green (1 mile south), Merstone (1 mile north-east), Blackwater (1 mile north), Godshill (2 miles south-east) and Sandford (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (3 miles north), Ryde (7 miles north-east), Cowes (7 miles north), Sandown (5 miles east), Shanklin (5 miles east) and Ventnor (5 miles south-east). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it as you book.
Near you in Rookley
We work in homes and buildings around Chequers Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shanklin station, about 4.7 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (2.7 miles north-west) and Whitecroft Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Rookley, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
FAQs for Rookley
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Rookley?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Shanklin station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable. If part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
There are a few common causes: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. We check each one and note the most likely cause.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
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 are allowed to reach.