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Chimney Survey in Davington
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Davington. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Chimney survey in Davington: what you get
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. A survey finds these problems and records them with photos. We’re often asked to look into frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and unused flues sealed without airflow, across chimney pots and cowls, brick chimney stacks and flaunching.
In a smaller place like Davington, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Where we can’t see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Davington (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Davington
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Davington. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
Nearby places to Davington
What else we do in Davington
Chimney surveys in Davington: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Davington, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Davington. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Homes near green spaces such as Oare Meadow can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For landlords with property near Faversham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Davington is about 7 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. If you are in Davington, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
We work across ME13 for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Ham Road, Back Lane and Quay Lane. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Faversham (1 mile south-east), The Brents (1 mile east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Oare (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Davington
In Davington, that means homes and buildings near The Bull Inn, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Oare Meadow and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Faversham station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
Roof by roof
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
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.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Do you need a chimney survey in Davington?
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. In time, the pots can become loose.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Take a building like Davington Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the survey will not cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is added on top
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Davington
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
Davington questions
Do you cover smaller places like Davington?
Yes, Davington is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Faversham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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 long is the visit?
Most surveys take an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. For the flue, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Being in a smaller place like Davington doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.