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Chimney survey in Wroxall, Isle of Wight
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. Chimney surveys in Wroxall, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Chimney survey in Wroxall: what you get
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. On older stacks, we often find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. You get photos and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. If you’ve noticed signs that a stack is leaning and flashings pulling away from the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flaunching, lead flashings and brick chimney stacks alike.
Some older homes in villages like Wroxall are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Wroxall (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Hidden damage within the stack
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Cottages and farmhouses around Wroxall often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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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.
Brick stacks
Most chimney stacks are built of brick, with mortar joints that wear over time. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
Common questions in Wroxall
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Wroxall, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Wroxall is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Shanklin station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
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 look at each one and note the most likely cause.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. If it’s capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. Our survey records its condition and how it’s capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Local roofs in Wroxall
Wroxall lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Historic houses such as Rylstone Manor, about 2.2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Wroxall goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wroxall Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church like St John's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Shanklin station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Wroxall is about 7 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Wroxall and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Every address in PO38 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Station Road, High Street and St Martins Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the B3327, Wroxall is easy for us to reach for chimney surveys. We also cover Whiteley Bank (1 mile north), Sandford (1 mile north-west), Nettlecombe (2 miles south-west), Princelett (2 miles north) and Godshill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (8 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north), Sandown (4 miles north-east), East Cowes (10 miles north) and Oakfield (8 miles north). If you’re somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it when you book.
Landmarks near Wroxall
We work in homes and buildings around The Worsley pub, among other places. Wroxall’s nearest station is Shanklin station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2.3 miles north-east) and Ventnor Heritage Museum (1.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Why act early in Wroxall
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a roofer. Older cottages and farmhouses around Wroxall can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Wroxall property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Photograph damp patches with the date
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Check fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.