Medway · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Kemsley Street, Medway
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Kemsley Street. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Chimney survey in Kemsley Street: what you get
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It is not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. If something we see points to the flue, we’ll say so. If you’ve noticed cracked or missing flaunching and pots or cowls that look unsafe, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Kemsley Street are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Kemsley Street (ME7)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a careful look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Conditions inside walls
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Kemsley Street, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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FAQs for Kemsley Street
How do I find out if my home in Kemsley Street is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Kemsley Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How do I book a survey in Kemsley Street?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. It isn’t a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
We will normally ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
When to book a survey in Kemsley Street
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which can make a stack lean.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
If you live near a park such as Levan Strice, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their report turnaround times
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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. Don’t go up yourself.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, often with a cowl or cap on top. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Kemsley Street
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Kemsley Street, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For landlords with property near Rainham (Kent) station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Anyone responsible for a site like Deanwood Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Kemsley Street is about 3 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Kemsley Street can all book chimney surveys. Kemsley Street is one of the towns and villages in Medway where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: ME7. We also cover the places around Kemsley Street: Bredhurst (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south), Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
What’s near Kemsley Street
We work in homes and buildings around Rainham School for Girls and Levan Strice. The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Allington Castle (4.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Burham Down and Detling Hill.