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Chimney survey in Upton, Isle of Wight
Chimney surveys around Upton, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Worn or missing pointing
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
What a chimney survey looks like in Upton
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Upton, 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. The wider area around Upton has a long history of building, with Nunwell House about 2.2 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St. Michael and All Angels, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Smallbrook Junction station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in Upton, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. Upton is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across the PO33 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Stroud Wood Road, Upton Road and Carters Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Haylands (1 mile north-east), Binstead (1 mile north), Ryde (1 mile north-east), Oakfield (1 mile north-east) and Elmfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning.
Local landmarks in Upton
In Upton, that means homes and buildings near Ryde Academy and Ryde School with Upper Chine. The nearest railway station is Smallbrook Junction station, roughly 1.1 miles east. Nearby you will also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.2 miles south) and Sandown Castle (4 miles south). Open spaces near Upton include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
Chimney survey in Upton: what you get
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included 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. We’re frequently asked to look into cracked or missing flaunching and a stack that appears to lean, on lead flashings, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks.
In a small place like Upton, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Upton (PO33)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Flue inspections or sweeping
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Upton
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Why it is worth a survey now in Upton
Most people never get a careful look at their chimney stacks. Problems frequently go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Upton
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Upton
Will you come out to Upton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Upton, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Upton is within about 3 miles of the coast.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The whole stack, as far as it can be seen safely: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Upton?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Upton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book 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 send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Upton
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead is also a target for theft.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Worn or missing pointing
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Take a building like Haylands Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
- When you’ll get the report
Also in Upton
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.