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Chimney survey in Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Need a chimney survey in Shanklin? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Worn or missing pointing
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Chimney survey in Shanklin: what you get
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, frequently after years of flue gases and damp. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. Typical surveys look at staining on walls around the chimney and a chimney out of line, on chimney breasts, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks.
In a smaller place like Shanklin, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
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, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Shanklin (PO37, PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Once it cracks, water can get straight into the brickwork.
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
Questions from Shanklin
Is the coastal weather around Shanklin hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Shanklin is within about 1 mile of the coast.
How do I find out if my home in Shanklin is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do you cover Shanklin for chimney surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Shanklin included.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shanklin
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shanklin and across the Isle of Wight can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What a chimney survey does not cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Shanklin
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Shanklin, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a building such as St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church such as St. Paul's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Shanklin is about 6 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. In Shanklin, as across the Isle of Wight, every roof gets the same careful survey. Shanklin is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: PO37 and PO36. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Regent Street. With the A3020 and A3055 close by, Shanklin is simple for us to get to for chimney surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Luccombe Village (1 mile south), Lake (1 mile north), Sandown (2 miles north-east), Queen's Bower (2 miles north) and Alverstone (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south-west), East Cowes (10 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). As one of the bigger places in the Isle of Wight, Shanklin has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices. If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you contact us.
What’s near Shanklin
In Shanklin, that means homes and buildings near The Falcon pub and Sandown Bay Academy. Shanklin has its own railway station: Shanklin station. Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (within half a mile north) and Rylstone Manor (within half a mile south). The countryside around Shanklin includes Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
Towns and villages near Shanklin
Also in Shanklin
Do you need a chimney survey in Shanklin?
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Landlords with a home close to Shanklin station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Parking around Shanklin is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.