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Chimney survey in Dargate, Kent
Chimney surveys in Dargate from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Worn or missing pointing
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Dargate
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. We survey flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are flaunching that has broken away and disused chimneys trapping moisture.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Dargate (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Dargate
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Dargate?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dargate?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How do I book a survey in Dargate?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. 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 go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Why get it checked now?
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Dargate, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Dargate
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Dargate often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack often shows where water is getting in. What we find is photographed and described.
Can I check my roof myself?
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. Don’t go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What we are asked to look at in Dargate
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 the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- A chimney out of line
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Also near Dargate
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How we price chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What a chimney survey looks like in Dargate
Dargate lies within about 3 miles of the sea, 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, while driving rain finds any gap. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Landlords with a home close to Selling station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Hernhill Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Dargate is about 4 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. Dargate is one of many places we visit across Kent. Dargate is one of the places in Kent we cover.
We survey roofs across the ME13 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Butler's Hill and Plumpudding Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Hernhill (1 mile south-west), Waterham (1 mile north), Highstreet (1 mile north-east), Slutshole (1 mile south-west) and Staplestreet (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Dargate
Around Dargate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Red Lion pub and Mount Ephraim Gardens. For rail, the closest station is Selling station, about 3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (4.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.