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Chimney survey in Aylesham, Kent
Chimney surveys in Aylesham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Roof by roof
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. We record any we can see.
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Chimney survey in Aylesham: what you get
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where it applies. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. Common reasons to book are loose, cracked or missing pots and gaps where the stack meets the roof, on shared and party-wall stacks, chimney breasts and lead flashings.
Around Aylesham, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Aylesham (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. That helps you brief them.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
FAQs for Aylesham
Will you come out to Aylesham?
Yes, Aylesham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Aylesham station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
It’s 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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Aylesham
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Parking around Aylesham is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
Towns and villages near Aylesham
Other services in Aylesham
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Aylesham
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Goodnestone Park, about 1.6 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Aylesham. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Aylesham Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Aylesham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Aylesham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever you are in Aylesham, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. Aylesham is one of the places in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
All of CT3 is within our area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Market Place, Mexborough Square and Derwent Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Bloodden (1 mile north), Adisham (1 mile north), Womenswold (1 mile south-west), Woolage Green (2 miles south) and Out Elmstead (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Aylesham
Aylesham has its own railway station: Aylesham station. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).