Kent · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Great Stonar, Kent
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Great Stonar, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Prices for chimney surveys in Great Stonar
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
About our chimney survey in Great Stonar
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We survey chimney breasts, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are eroded joints in the brickwork and pots or cowls that look unsafe.
Some older homes in villages like Great Stonar are 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Great Stonar (CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Great Stonar
Other services in Great Stonar
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
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 around your tenants.
Useful tips for Great Stonar property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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 get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Great Stonar needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Great Stonar, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Chimney surveys in Great Stonar: local notes
Great Stonar lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you let a flat or house near Sandwich station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Homes near green spaces such as Prince's Beachlands can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Great Stonar is about 5 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Anywhere in Great Stonar, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
We cover every part of the CT13 postcode area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Kitchener Drive, Spitfire Way and Hugin Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Great Stonar include Sandwich (1 mile south), Cooper Street (2 miles west), East Street (2 miles west), Marshborough (2 miles south-west) and Woodnesborough (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (7 miles north), Dover (10 miles south), Ramsgate (5 miles north-east), Broadstairs (6 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Near you in Great Stonar
Typical jobs here are in homes near Prince's Beachlands, Sir Roger Manwood's School and Invicta House Ye Olde King's Arms. Great Stonar’s nearest station is Sandwich station, roughly 1.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include The Precinct Toy Collection (0.8 miles south) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Great Stonar questions
Do you cover smaller places like Great Stonar?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Great Stonar is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
What’s in the survey report?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.