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Chimney Survey in Flete
Need a chimney survey in Flete? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Flete
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We survey chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and shared and party-wall stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or missing flaunching and damp on a chimney breast inside.
In a village or hamlet like Flete, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Flete (CT9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Flete
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the loft space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
If you run a business near Westwood Cross, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What else we do in Flete
Local roofs in Flete
Flete lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. 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. The wider area around Flete has a long history of building, with Quex Park about 2.2 miles west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Margate station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building like St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Flete is about 1 mile south-west of Margate, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Flete, the roof can be surveyed. Flete is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for chimney surveys. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CT9 postcode area for chimney surveys. Local streets include Victoria Road, Flete Road and Norfolk Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Westwood (1 mile east), Haine (1 mile south-east), Manston (1 mile south), Garlinge (1 mile north-west) and Margate (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles west) and Walmer (11 miles south).
Local landmarks in Flete
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hartsdown Academy. For rail, the closest station is Margate station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Westwood Cross (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near Flete include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Flete questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Flete?
Often, yes. Flete is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is Flete within the area you cover?
Yes, Flete is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The written report follows by email.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
What does a chimney survey cover?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
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. The report is emailed to you.
What affects the price in Flete
To price your survey, we check:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Flete
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Flete, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.