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Chimney survey in Herne, Kent
Chimney surveys around Herne, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Flaunching that has broken away
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Herne
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. We look at each possibility and record what we find. You then know where to start. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or missing flaunching and a stack that appears to lean.
Houses in smaller places like Herne can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Herne (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
Towns and villages near Herne
Also in Herne
Surveys for landlords and agents in Herne
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Chimney surveys in Herne: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Herne, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Herne Church of England Infant School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Martin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Herne is about 1 mile south of Herne Bay, in Kent. If you’re in Herne, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Herne.
All of CT6 is within our area for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on St Martin's View, Ridley Close and Herne Street and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Herne, we cover Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east), Eddington (1 mile north-west), Herne Common (1 mile south-west), Bullockstone (1 mile west) and Broomfield (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Herne
Typical jobs here are in homes near Curtis Wood and Herne Bay High School, among other places. Herne’s nearest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Herne
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. With lower homes, common in places like Herne, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Herne
Do you cover smaller places like Herne?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Herne?
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.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
It can come from several places: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We look at each one and note the most likely cause.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How do I book a survey in Herne?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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. The visit usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Homes around Herne often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- 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.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What we are asked to look at in Herne
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. In time, the pots can become loose.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- A stack that appears to lean
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
Trees in and around Curtis Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which limits apply to the survey