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Chimney Survey in Medway
Chimney surveys in all 68 towns and villages of Medway, with prices that include VAT and surveys on weekdays and weekends.
Where we work in Medway
Across Medway, that means a survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or get in touch to book a survey.
Main towns
How a chimney survey works in Medway
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can then discuss it with them. You get a written report with photos and what we recommend. We survey chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and shared and party-wall stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are spalled or crumbling bricks and damaged chimney pots and cowls.
It’s useful 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. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How our prices work
For a price for your roof in Medway, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Getting a price
To get a price for chimney surveys in Medway, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Landmarks near Gillingham
In Gillingham, that means homes and buildings near The Robert Napier School, Featherby Junior School and The Robert Napier School, among other places. Also close by are Holy Trinity Church (under half a mile north-east), The Star pub (0.6 miles west) and Ambley Wood (0.8 miles south). For rail, the closest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). Open spaces near Gillingham include Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across Medway
In Medway, our chimney surveys work takes in owners, landlords and managing agents, in Gillingham, Chatham and Rochester and well beyond. Each report sets out what was seen, with photos and recommendations.
London and South East England mix slate and clay tile roofs on older homes with concrete tiles on many later ones, and flat-roofed extensions and dormers are common everywhere. That variety shapes every survey in Medway. Near the sea in Medway, roofs face stronger wind and salt-laden air. Ridges and verges facing the sea are worth checking after every big storm.
Gillingham: The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you run a business near Pentagon Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
What we’re asked to look at in Medway
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are frequently fixed to chimneys. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Roof by roof
Flaunching
Flaunching takes the worst of the weather. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks often have soft lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Most people never get a proper look at their chimney stacks. Defects tend to go unseen until there’s a stain. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Medway: your questions answered
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The written report follows by email.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
A to Z of places in Medway
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- Capstone
- Chatham
- Chatham Waterfront
- Chattenden
- Church Street
- Cliffe
- Cliffe Woods
- Cooling
- Cooling Street
- Cuxton