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Chalk Chimney Survey
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Chalk? You can book a chimney survey in Chalk and across Kent.
- A chimney out of line
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Your questions about chimney surveys in Chalk
I let a flat near Gravesend station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Chalk, take more of a battering?
It can do. Chalk is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
About our chimney survey in Chalk
Redundant chimneys are common, particularly where fires have been replaced by central heating. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. If you’re worried about redundant stacks capped without ventilation and loose, cracked or missing pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Chalk are 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Chalk (DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a chimney survey in Chalk?
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the loft space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
If you let a flat or house near Gravesend station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- Is VAT included in the price?
Why get it checked now?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. For an older or listed building in a place like Chalk, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Nearby places to Chalk
Other services in Chalk
Chalk homes and their roofs
Chalk is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Historic houses such as Cobham College, about 2.8 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Chalk goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Homes near green spaces such as Shorne Woods Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Chalk is about 1 mile east of Gravesend, in Kent. Whether the building in Chalk is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the DA12 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Chalk Road, Castle Lane and Orlick Road. If you are just outside Chalk, we cover Upper Ifield (1 mile south), Thong (1 mile south), Shorne (1 mile south-east), Shorne Ridgeway (2 miles south-east) and Higham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
What’s near Chalk
Around Chalk, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Shorne Woods Country Park, Westcourt Primary School and St John's Catholic Comprehensive, among other places. Chalk’s nearest station is Gravesend station, roughly 2 miles west. A little further out are Rochester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Gravesham Museum (1.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: 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 between one and two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Chalk can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Chalk. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. The photos show the problem and which side it’s on, as far as we could see.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.