Kent · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Great Mongeham, Kent
Independent chimney surveys in Great Mongeham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Worn or missing pointing
- Flaunching that has broken away
How the survey changes by roof type
Rendered stacks
We can’t see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report says what can and can’t be judged.
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks frequently have soft lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Great Mongeham
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. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it is safe to reach. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. If you’re worried about frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and a stack that appears to lean, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Great Mongeham, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Great Mongeham (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Great Mongeham
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Chimney surveys in Great Mongeham: local notes
Great Mongeham lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Historic houses such as Walmer Castle, about 2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Great Mongeham goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hornbeam Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live near a park such as Betteshanger Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Great Mongeham is about 1 mile west of Deal, in Kent. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Great Mongeham and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CT14 is covered for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Church Path, Northbourne Road and Mongeham Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Great Mongeham include Mill Hill (1 mile east), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north-east), Sholden (1 mile north-east), Ripple (1 mile south) and Northbourne (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Around Great Mongeham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Betteshanger Park, Castle Community College and The Mill Inn. Great Mongeham’s nearest station is Walmer station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Deal Castle (1.9 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Great Mongeham includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Great Mongeham questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Mongeham?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Great Mongeham, 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 work in Great Mongeham?
Yes. We cover Great Mongeham and the rest of Kent. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How do I book a survey in Great Mongeham?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Leaning frequently comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. We record its condition with photos, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it’s doing. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent, so check with them first. Outbuildings and barns around Great Mongeham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
How the survey works
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. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Great Mongeham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Places near Great Mongeham
Other services in Great Mongeham
What we are asked to look at in Great Mongeham
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the loft space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Look out for signs like these:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Mortar washing out of the joints
If you live in an older home near Church of St Martin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their report turnaround times
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof