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Chimney survey in Eastry, Kent
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Eastry, with photos and a written report.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Chimney survey in Eastry
A damp patch on a chimney breast doesn’t always come from the same place. Water may be getting in at the top through cracked flaunching or an uncapped pot, through the brickwork, or at the flashings. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. We check each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. We’re often asked to look into flashings pulling away from the stack and damp patches on chimney breasts, on shared and party-wall stacks, lead flashings and chimney pots and cowls.
In a smaller place like Eastry, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Eastry (CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Eastry
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
FAQs for Eastry
Is the coastal weather around Eastry hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Eastry is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to Eastry?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
There’s 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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
When to book a survey in Eastry
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Lifted or split lead flashings
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- When you’ll get the report
- Will the report include photos?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the survey won’t cover
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. The survey looks at whether the lead is tight, sound and well fixed.
Brick stacks
Most chimney stacks are built of brick, with mortar joints that wear over time. We check the bricks for spalling and the joints for erosion.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Homes around Eastry frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- 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.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Nearby places to Eastry
Other services in Eastry
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Eastry
Eastry is within about 5 miles of the coast, 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Across Kent, older roofs are often 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Trees in and around Ham Fen shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you let a flat or house near Sandwich station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Eastry is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We visit Eastry as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our Kent coverage includes Eastry. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT13 postcode area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Swaynes Way and Wheelwrights Way or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Eastry: Buttsole (1 mile south), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north) and Felderland (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Around Eastry
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ham Fen, The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard and Sandwich Technology School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include White Mill (2.5 miles north) and Sandown Castle (4.2 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.