Kent · London and the South East
Ickham Chimney Survey
We carry out chimney surveys in Ickham and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- A chimney out of line
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Chimney survey in Ickham
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at damaged chimney pots and cowls and mortar washing out of the joints, across flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney pots and cowls.
Somewhere as small as Ickham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Ickham (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Ickham
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you can decide what to do next. Older and listed buildings around Ickham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Ickham, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
Do you need a chimney survey in Ickham?
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. 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.
Problems we come across often include:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
If you live in an older home near Church of St John, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their insurance cover
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
What a chimney survey looks like in Ickham
The wider area around Ickham has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 3 miles south-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. 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 will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you let a flat or house near Bekesbourne station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. If you’re in Ickham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Kent, we cover Ickham and the places around it.
Chimney surveys in CT3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer chimney surveys to properties on The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane. We also cover Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ickham
We work in homes and buildings around The Rose Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bekesbourne station, about 2.3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Ickham, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- 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 the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Your questions about chimney surveys in Ickham
Can a landlord with a rental near Bekesbourne station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ickham?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will confirm the timing when booking.