Kent · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Conyer
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Conyer, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- A stack that appears to lean
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
How a chimney survey works in Conyer
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. You get photographs and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. Typical surveys look at flashings pulling away from the stack and staining on walls around the chimney, on lead flashings, chimney breasts and flaunching.
In a village or hamlet like Conyer, 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. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Conyer (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Conyer
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Conyer
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Chimney surveys around Conyer
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Conyer, 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. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Teynham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Conyer is about 4 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. If you are in Conyer, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Conyer. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: ME9. If you need a chimney survey at a property on North Quay and Conyer Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Teynham Street (1 mile south-east), Deerton Street (1 mile south-east), Teynham (1 mile south), Norton Ash (2 miles south) and Lewson Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles west), Whitstable (9 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Conyer
For rail, the closest station is Teynham station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (3.1 miles west) and Castle Rough (2.8 miles west).
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Do you need a chimney survey in Conyer?
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. Loose pots can follow.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- A chimney out of line
- Lifted or split lead flashings
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. We check the bricks for spalling and the joints for erosion.
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 loft space where we can reach.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Conyer
Is Conyer within the area you cover?
Yes. Conyer is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Teynham station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: from ground level, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies. If part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. If it’s capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. We check how it is capped and its condition, so you can plan what to do with it.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a small place like Conyer, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.