Kent · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Durlock
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Durlock and across Kent.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
How a chimney survey works in Durlock
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. Typical surveys look at damaged chimney pots and cowls and a stack that appears to lean, across lead flashings, flaunching and chimney breasts.
Older buildings in small places like Durlock may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Durlock (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What a chimney survey looks like in Durlock
Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 2.7 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Durlock goes. On older houses around here, roofs often 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 look after a building such as Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Sandwich station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Durlock is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Wherever you are in Durlock, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Durlock. Canterbury is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the CT3 postcode area for chimney surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Guilton (1 mile north-east), Ash (1 mile east), Staple (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Durlock
In Durlock, that means homes and buildings near The Chequer Inn. The closest station to Durlock is Sandwich station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Durlock includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Do you need a chimney survey in Durlock?
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you can decide what to do next. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Durlock
Do you cover smaller places like Durlock?
Yes, Durlock is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sandwich station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Don’t ignore 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.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
How much is a survey?
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. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. It shows what we found and where, as far as we could see.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Durlock, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.