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Chimney Survey in Drellingore
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in Drellingore, with photos and a clear written report.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
About our chimney survey in Drellingore
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. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the loft space. A survey finds these problems and records them with photographs. If you’ve noticed pots or cowls that look unsafe and flashings pulling away from the stack, we can find out what’s behind it.
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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Drellingore (CT18, CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would usually be. They tend to crack, so we look at them closely.
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 roof space where we can reach.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. For a village or hamlet like Drellingore, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
To get a price for chimney surveys in Drellingore, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Drellingore: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Drellingore is listed?
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.
I let a flat near Folkestone Central station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Drellingore?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: from ground level, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where applicable. We note anything we couldn’t see.
What should I do with a chimney I don’t use?
There is no single answer. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Most people never get a close look at their chimney stacks. Problems frequently go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. In a small place like Drellingore, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Drellingore
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Package prices that include VAT
Also near Drellingore
Also in Drellingore
Chimney surveys around Drellingore
Drellingore lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. 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. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. With Acrise Place about 3 miles west, the area around Drellingore has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. Homes near green spaces such as Sladden Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Drellingore is about 2 miles east of Hawkinge, in Kent. We carry out chimney surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Drellingore and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT18 and CT15 postcode area for chimney surveys. We also cover the places around Drellingore: South Alkham (1 mile north-east), Alkham (1 mile north-east), Satmar (1 mile south-east), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-east) and Capel-le-Ferne (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south-west), Deal (11 miles north-east) and Hythe (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Drellingore
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sladden Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Folkestone Central station, roughly 3.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Folkestone Museum (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Drellingore includes Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
Useful tips for Drellingore property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.