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Chimney survey in Bishopstone, Kent
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Bishopstone, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Chimney survey in Bishopstone: what you get
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it’s safe to reach. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. If you’ve noticed pots or cowls that look unsafe and damp patches on chimney breasts, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Bishopstone, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Bishopstone (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Parking around Bishopstone is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Bishopstone homes and their roofs
Bishopstone lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Reculver Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Homes near green spaces such as Bishopstone Cliffs can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Bishopstone is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether the building in Bishopstone is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Across Kent, we cover Bishopstone and the places around it. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Chimney surveys in CT6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Hillborough (1 mile south), Beltinge (1 mile west), Hawthorn (1 mile south), Reculver (1 mile east) and Broomfield (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Bishopstone
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bishopstone Cliffs. Bishopstone’s nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.4 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles west). Open spaces near Bishopstone include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts often point to a problem above. We check them and at the stack in the loft where there’s safe access.
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We record their condition with photos.
Why get it checked now?
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Blocked gutters on homes around Bishopstone overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Bishopstone
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Visits on any day of the week
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bishopstone
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
FAQs for Bishopstone
Is the coastal weather around Bishopstone hard on roofs?
It can do. Bishopstone is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bishopstone?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
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Useful tips for Bishopstone property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. We use plain English and a photo for each defect, so it is easy to follow.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.