Kent · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Barnsole
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Barnsole, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- A stack that appears to lean
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere as small as Barnsole, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Chimney survey in Barnsole: what you get
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. Where it may be a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed staining on walls around the chimney and mortar washing out of the joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Barnsole, 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Barnsole (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in Barnsole
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we check how the pots are capped. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render cannot be seen without removing some, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
Questions from Barnsole
How do I find out if my home in Barnsole is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Barnsole within the area you cover?
Yes, Barnsole is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
A leaning stack should be looked at. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Barnsole
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Barnsole goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St James, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Barnsole is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Barnsole and the surrounding area. Across Kent, we cover Barnsole and the places around it. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of CT3 for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Mill Lane, Meadow Gardens and Mill Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Staple (1 mile north-west), Flemings (1 mile east), Durlock (1 mile north), Hammill Park (1 mile south-east) and Twitham (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Barnsole
In Barnsole, that means homes and buildings near The Black Pig Inn. The nearest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 3.1 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (3.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Common roof problems in Barnsole
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
For landlords with property near Adisham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, which helps you plan work between tenancies.