Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Skinner's Hill Chimney Survey
Need a chimney survey in Skinner's Hill? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Common questions in Skinner's Hill
Will you come out to Skinner's Hill?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Skinner's Hill is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Skinner's Hill?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
Chimney survey in Skinner's Hill: what you get
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It isn’t a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. For the flue itself, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. We survey chimney breasts, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are signs that a stack is leaning and gaps where the stack meets the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Skinner's Hill are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Skinner's Hill (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. We record any we can see.
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the chimney stack as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Skinner's Hill, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. 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.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Local roofs in Skinner's Hill
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Skinner's Hill, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. About 1.2 miles west lies Haseley Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Skinner's Hill has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you look after a building such as Newchurch Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Sandown station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints' Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Skinner's Hill is about 5 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Skinner's Hill is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Skinner's Hill. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Chimney surveys in PO36 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Skinner's Hill and Hill Top. Other places close to Skinner's Hill include Queen's Bower (1 mile south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile east), Lake (2 miles south-east) and Sandown (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south), East Cowes (7 miles north-west) and Oakfield (4 miles north-east). If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when booking.
Near you in Skinner's Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Sandown Bay Academy and The Pointer Inn. Skinner's Hill’s nearest station is Sandown station, about 1.7 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2 miles south-east) and Sandown Castle (2.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Skinner's Hill
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