Kent · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Hollybushes
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Hollybushes, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Chimney survey in Hollybushes: what you get
If a chimney looks out of line, it’s worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. If you are worried about damp on a chimney breast inside and a stack that appears to lean, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Hollybushes may be 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 frequently matched when work is done.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Hollybushes (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. That helps stop damp building up inside.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts frequently point to a problem above. We check the breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach.
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
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What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older roofs in small places like Hollybushes can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
To get a price for chimney surveys in Hollybushes, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the chimney stack, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hollybushes
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
Your questions about chimney surveys in Hollybushes
Is my home in Hollybushes listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Hollybushes?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The report follows by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What should I do with a chimney I do not use?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. If it is capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. Our survey records its condition and how it’s capped, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hollybushes
The wider area around Hollybushes has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 4.8 miles east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of Sittingbourne station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Hollybushes is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. If you are in Hollybushes, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Chimney surveys in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Hollybushes include Bluetown (1 mile east), Milstead (1 mile north-west), Wichling (1 mile south-east), Doddington (1 mile east) and Frinsted (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Hollybushes
In Hollybushes, that means homes and buildings near Cromers Wood. Hollybushes’s nearest station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 3.7 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.5 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.7 miles east).
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hollybushes and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.