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Faversham Chimney Survey
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. Chimney surveys in Faversham.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Chimney survey in Faversham
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is frequently shared with next door. We look at everything that’s safely in view and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. You get a written report with photos and what we recommend. Common reasons to book are cracked or missing flaunching and flashings pulling away from the stack, across lead flashings, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks.
Semis and terraces in a town like Faversham share roof details with the neighbours. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can safely be seen. Let us know when you book if you know of anything shared with next door.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Faversham (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Most visits in a town like Faversham start at the front of the house and work round to the back. The back garden is often where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- You let us know 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.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Signs you need a chimney survey in Faversham
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Worn or missing pointing
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- A stack that appears to lean
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary Magdalene, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Roof by roof
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
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Faversham questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Faversham, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Faversham station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It is worth having a leaning stack checked. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
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What else we do in Faversham
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Faversham homes and their roofs
Faversham lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. The wider area around Faversham has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 3.5 miles south-west. 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, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Homes near green spaces such as Oare Meadow can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. For landlords with property near Faversham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Faversham is about 9 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever you are in Faversham, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include Bedlington Square, Market Place and Market Street, and we cover them all. Being close to the A2 and A251, Faversham is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Faversham: Davington (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Faversham
We work in homes and buildings around Mechanics Arms, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Oare Meadow, among other places. Faversham has its own railway station: Faversham station. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).