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Chimney Survey in Bossingham
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Bossingham. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
About our chimney survey in Bossingham
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. On older stacks, we frequently find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. You get photographs and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. Common reasons to book are damp on a chimney breast inside and gaps in the mortar around the pots, across lead flashings, brick chimney stacks and shared and party-wall stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Bossingham may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Bossingham (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Bossingham
Can a landlord with a rental near Chartham station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Is my home in Bossingham listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where it applies. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. It is not a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside, and we will say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
How do I book a survey in Bossingham?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
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Rendered stacks
We cannot see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack often shows where water is getting in. What we find is photographed and described.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Bossingham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
What a chimney survey looks like in Bossingham
With Acrise Place about 4.9 miles south-east, Bossingham sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you let a flat or house near Chartham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Bossingham is about 6 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever you are in Bossingham, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We cover every part of CT4 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. If you need a chimney survey at a property on The Street, Bossingham Street and Manns Hill or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Stelling Minnis (1 mile south-west), Waltham (2 miles west), Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south), Stowting Common (4 miles south-west) and Ottinge (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Around Bossingham
For rail, the closest station is Chartham station, about 4.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.7 miles north).
Why act early in Bossingham
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. Older cottages and farmhouses around Bossingham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
For a price for your roof in Bossingham, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bossingham
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.