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Chimney survey in Culmers, Kent
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Culmers, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- A chimney out of line
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Roof by roof
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. It’s typically a modest repair when it is caught early.
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. A structural engineer should confirm whether it is adequate.
How a chimney survey works in Culmers
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. We survey chimney breasts, brick chimney stacks and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are staining on walls around the chimney and worn or missing pointing.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Culmers (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Culmers
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A written report with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What a chimney survey does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Conditions inside walls
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a small place like Culmers, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Culmers
Culmers lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Living close to Mount Ephraim Gardens is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Culmers is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Culmers is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Across Kent, we cover Culmers. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the ME13 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Graveney (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Slutshole (1 mile south-east) and Hernhill (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Culmers
Around Culmers, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Mount Ephraim Gardens. Culmers’s nearest station is Faversham station, about 2.2 miles west. A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Culmers include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Towns and villages near Culmers
Also in Culmers
Culmers questions
Will you come out to Culmers?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
I let a flat near Faversham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
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 suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What do you check on a chimney?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
Usually it’s water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping and records the likely cause.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
What we are asked to look at in Culmers
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. People normally call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
For landlords with property near Faversham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos