Kent · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Ebbsfleet
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Ebbsfleet. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Flaunching that has broken away
Chimney survey in Ebbsfleet: what you get
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. You then know where to start. Typical surveys look at worn or missing pointing and damp on a chimney breast inside, across chimney breasts, lead flashings and flaunching.
Older buildings in small places like Ebbsfleet 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Ebbsfleet (CT12, CT13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Ebbsfleet
How do I find out if my home in Ebbsfleet 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.
Will you come out to Ebbsfleet?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We look at the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it and you can raise it with them.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How can you see the top of the stack?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: from the ground, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies. If part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What a chimney survey looks like in Ebbsfleet
Ebbsfleet is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Historic houses such as Quex Park, about 3.8 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Ebbsfleet goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you run a business near Westwood Cross, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. For landlords with property near Thanet Parkway station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Ebbsfleet is about 3 miles south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. In Ebbsfleet, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Surveys in CT12 and CT13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Richborough Port (1 mile south), Sevenscore (1 mile north), Cliffs End (1 mile north-east), Way (2 miles north-west) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Near you in Ebbsfleet
Around Ebbsfleet, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sandwich and Pegwell Bay and The Sportsman pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Ebbsfleet is Thanet Parkway station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Ramsgate General Hospital (2.8 miles east) and RAF Manston History Museum (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near Ebbsfleet include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the chimney stack, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Flue inspections or sweeping
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ebbsfleet
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
Why act early in Ebbsfleet
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you can decide what to do next. For an older or listed building in a place like Ebbsfleet, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why book us in Ebbsfleet
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we check what supports the stack. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Places near Ebbsfleet
What else we do in Ebbsfleet
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Ebbsfleet, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in Ebbsfleet
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- A chimney out of line
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Worn or missing pointing
Trees in and around Sandwich and Pegwell Bay shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking anyone
- When you will get the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.