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Chimney Survey in Bullockstone
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Bullockstone, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
How a chimney survey works in Bullockstone
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed worn or missing pointing and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Bullockstone, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Bullockstone (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Bullockstone questions
Is Bullockstone within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Bullockstone listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
A leaning stack should be looked at. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we look at how the pots are capped. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. We record any cracking and where it is.
How the survey works
It’s 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. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Bullockstone 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 go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Bullockstone book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Local roofs in Bullockstone
Bullockstone is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Older houses across Kent often 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’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building such as Thornden Wood Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Martin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Homes near green spaces such as Curtis Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Bullockstone is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Roofs in Bullockstone get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Bullockstone and the places around it.
All of CT6 is covered for chimney surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile north-east), Herne (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile north-west) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Bullockstone
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Share And Coulter Public House, Herne Bay High School and Curtis Wood and the streets around them. Bullockstone’s nearest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1 mile north. Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.9 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.6 miles west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are often modest repairs when they’re caught early. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose, and the work grows. Outbuildings and barns around Bullockstone are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
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’s easy to follow.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, especially after strong winds. With binoculars, you can frequently see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
What affects the price in Bullockstone
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.