Kent · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Breach, Kent
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Breach and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- A chimney out of line
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
When to book a survey in Breach
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. In time, the pots can become loose.
We are often asked to look at:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Anyone responsible for a site like Newington Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their report turnaround times
- What happens after the report arrives
Chimney survey in Breach
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. Water may be getting in at the top through cracked flaunching or an uncapped pot, through the brickwork, or at the flashings. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. We look at each possibility and record what we find. You then know where to start. If you are worried about a stack that appears to lean and mortar washing out of the joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Breach, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Breach (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Breach
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check the breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach.
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Prices for chimney surveys in Breach
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Breach
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Breach?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Can a landlord with a rental near Newington station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What does the report include?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Is Breach in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Breach.
Places near Breach
Other services in Breach
Local roofs in Breach
Breach lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you live near a park such as Berengrave Chalk Pit, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Breach is about 3 miles east of Gillingham, in Kent. We carry out chimney surveys in Breach for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: ME9. Close by, we survey roofs in Newington (1 mile south-east), Lower Hartlip (1 mile south-west), Lower Halstow (1 mile north-east), Upchurch (1 mile north) and Moor Street (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles west) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Breach
Around Breach, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Berengrave Chalk Pit, The Wheatsheaf pub and Leigh Academy Rainham. The nearest railway station is Newington station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Court Hall Museum (3.5 miles east) and Medway Maritime Hospital (5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Breach can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
For a price for chimney surveys in Breach, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.