Kent · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Denton, Kent
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Denton, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Signs that a stack is leaning
How we price chimney surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
About our chimney survey in Denton
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. We record what we find with photographs and recommendations. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and brick chimney stacks, and people most often book us about flashings pulling away from the stack and a stack that appears to lean.
Older buildings in small places like Denton may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Denton (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
Common roof problems in Denton
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Living close to Jumping Downs is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older roofs in small places like Denton can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
To get a price for chimney surveys in Denton, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it is doing. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent, so check with them first. Around Denton, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% customer satisfaction
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Also near Denton
More services for Denton
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Denton
Acrise Place, about 3.4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Denton. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Shepherds Well station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary Magdalene, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Denton is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Wherever you are in Denton, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. Denton is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for chimney surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: CT4. If you need a chimney survey at a property on The Street and Canterbury Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Denton, we cover Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Denton
We work in homes and buildings around Jumping Downs and The Jackdaw Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shepherds Well station, about 2.7 miles east of the centre. Open spaces near Denton include Cheriton Hill.
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Conditions inside walls
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
Denton questions
Is my home in Denton listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you come out to Denton?
Yes. Denton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Denton?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Normally 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.