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Aycliffe Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Aycliffe, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
What affects the price in Aycliffe
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
For a price for chimney surveys in Aycliffe, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Chimney survey in Aycliffe
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it is safe to reach. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We survey brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are spalled or crumbling bricks and flashings pulling away from the stack.
Somewhere as small as Aycliffe, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Aycliffe (CT17, CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Aycliffe
Years of fires can affect the mortar inside a stack. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- A chimney out of line
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Homes near green spaces such as Western Heights LNR can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Before you book anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Aycliffe homes and their roofs
Aycliffe lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Aycliffe Community Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Dover Priory station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Aycliffe is about 1 mile south of Tower Hamlets, in Kent. Aycliffe is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Kent coverage includes Aycliffe and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Every address in CT17 and CT15 is within our area for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Manor Road, Mount Road and Rugby Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Aycliffe: Maxton (1 mile north), Farthingloe (1 mile north-west), Church Hougham (2 miles west), Dover (2 miles north) and River (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles west), Deal (8 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles west).
Near you in Aycliffe
In Aycliffe, that means homes and buildings near Crown & Sceptre pub, Western Heights LNR and Astor College for the Arts and the streets around them. The closest station to Aycliffe is Dover Priory station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damp in a chimney breast usually gets worse while the cause is left. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. In a small place like Aycliffe, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 20+ years’ experience
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Questions from Aycliffe
I let a flat near Dover Priory station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Aycliffe is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. For the flue, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Aycliffe?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
It is worth having a leaning stack checked. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. For a village or hamlet like Aycliffe, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.