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Chimney survey in Hamstreet, Kent
Need a chimney survey in Hamstreet? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Hamstreet
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It’s not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. We will tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, chimney breasts and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or missing flaunching and bricks with flaking faces.
In a small place like Hamstreet, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Hamstreet (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do 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 roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Hamstreet, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What else we do in Hamstreet
Why get it checked now?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. Outbuildings and barns around Hamstreet are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hamstreet
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Useful tips for Hamstreet property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Hamstreet
Aerials and dishes are frequently fixed to stacks. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- A chimney out of line
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
If you live in an older home near Church of the Good Shepherd, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
FAQs for Hamstreet
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hamstreet?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Hamstreet within the area you cover?
Yes, Hamstreet is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Hamstreet?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. For the flue, you will need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How much is a survey?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Chimney surveys in Hamstreet: local notes
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. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take a building like Hamstreet Primary Academy: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Ham Street station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Hamstreet is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out chimney surveys in Hamstreet for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Hamstreet is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for chimney surveys. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
We work across the TN26 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. We offer chimney surveys to properties on The Street, Dukes Meadow and Rectory Walk. We also cover the places around Hamstreet: Orlestone (1 mile north-west), Ruckinge (1 mile east), Kenardington (2 miles west), Bromley Green (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Hamstreet
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Dukes Head pub and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Hamstreet itself: Ham Street station. Nearby you will also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.9 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Hamstreet includes Orlestone Forest.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hamstreet
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hamstreet and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.