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Winford Chimney Survey
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Winford from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- A chimney out of line
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Winford
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the loft space. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. We are often asked to look into lifted or split lead flashings and damp patches on chimney breasts, across lead flashings, brick chimney stacks and shared and party-wall stacks.
Somewhere as small as Winford, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Winford (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Winford
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. When flashings fail, water often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead is also a target for theft.
Problems we come across often include:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near All Saints' Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey won’t cover
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We record their condition with photos.
Rendered stacks
We cannot see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report says what can and cannot be judged.
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About chimney survey
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere like Winford needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What a chimney survey looks like in Winford
Winford is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. The wider area around Winford has a long history of building, with Haseley Manor about 1.4 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Newchurch Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Lake station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Winford is about 5 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in Winford, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Winford. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the PO36 postcode area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Chambers Drive, Alverstone Road and Woods Drive. We also cover the places around Winford: Branstone (1 mile west), Apse Heath (1 mile south), Princelett (1 mile south-west), Newchurch (1 mile north) and Hale Common (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Near you in Winford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Pointer Inn and Sandown Bay Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Winford is Lake station, about 1.6 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.6 miles south-east) and Wight Aviation Museum (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Winford
Do you cover smaller places like Winford?
Yes, Winford is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is the coastal weather around Winford hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Winford?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.