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Chimney survey in Hackington, Kent
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Hackington? You can book a chimney survey in Hackington and across Kent.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
Chimney survey in Hackington: what you get
Redundant chimneys are common, particularly where fires have been replaced by central heating. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. If you are worried about bricks with flaking faces and damp on a chimney breast inside, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Hackington 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Hackington (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
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.
Towns and villages near Hackington
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Chimney surveys around Hackington
Hackington is within about 5 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Shop and office owners around Whitefriars Shopping Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Take an older house close to Church of St Cosmus and St Damian: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Hackington is about 2 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Hackington. Our Kent coverage includes Hackington.
Here we cover the CT2 postcode area for chimney surveys. You’ll find streets such as Link Road, Fleets Lane and Darwin Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Tyler Hill (1 mile north-west), Blean (1 mile west), Honey Hill (2 miles north-west), Radfall (2 miles north) and Denstroude (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hackington
Around Hackington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Edmund's School, Ye Olde Beverlie Inn and St Stephen's Junior School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Canterbury West station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south). Open spaces near Hackington include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Hackington can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How we price chimney surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Hackington
Years of fires can affect the mortar inside a stack. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which can make a stack lean.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Worn or missing pointing
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Landlords with a home close to Canterbury West station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book anyone
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks often have soft lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Flaunching
We frequently find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. It’s typically a modest repair when it’s caught early.
Questions from Hackington
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hackington, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I find out if my home in Hackington is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.