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Haine Chimney Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Haine. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- A stack that appears to lean
Chimney survey in Haine: what you get
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. Water may be getting in at the top through cracked flaunching or an uncapped pot, through the brickwork, or at the flashings. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. You then know where to start. If you’ve noticed disused chimneys trapping moisture and lifted or split lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on flaunching, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings alike.
Some older homes in villages like Haine 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Haine (CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a chimney survey in Haine?
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- A stack that appears to lean
- Worn or missing pointing
- Cracked or missing flaunching
If you live in an older home near St Christopher's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can frequently see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We record their condition with photos.
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
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Questions from Haine
Is my home in Haine listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ramsgate station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
Damp on a chimney breast usually means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping and records the likely cause.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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 between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a small place like Haine, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- 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 we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Prices for chimney surveys in Haine
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What a chimney survey looks like in Haine
Haine is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. With Quex Park about 3 miles west, Haine sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Anyone responsible for a site like Dame Janet Primary Academy will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Ramsgate station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Haine is about 2 miles north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. If you’re in Haine, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
Here we cover the CT12 postcode area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Hawthorn Grange and Haine Road. We also cover the places around Haine: Newington (1 mile south-east), Westwood (1 mile north), Manston (1 mile south-west), Flete (1 mile north-west) and Chilton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west) and Walmer (10 miles south).
Around Haine
In Haine, that means homes and buildings near The Royal Harbour Academy, among other places. Haine’s nearest station is Ramsgate station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (0.5 miles north-east) and Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (1.6 miles west). For a walk, there is Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.