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Chimney Survey in Littlebourne
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. Chimney surveys in Littlebourne, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Chimney survey in Littlebourne
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can then discuss it with them. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are signs that a stack is leaning and gaps in the mortar around the pots, on lead flashings, brick chimney stacks and flaunching.
Some older homes in villages like Littlebourne 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Littlebourne (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Littlebourne
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- A stack that appears to lean
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the survey will not cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Littlebourne
Goodnestone Park, about 3.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Littlebourne. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Littlebourne Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Bekesbourne station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Littlebourne is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Surveys in Littlebourne work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
Chimney surveys in CT3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Church Road, High Street and Jubilee Road. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Ickham (1 mile east), Wickhambreaux (1 mile north-east), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Around Littlebourne
We work in homes and buildings around The Basket Makers pub. The closest station to Littlebourne is Bekesbourne station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older roofs in small places like Littlebourne can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Littlebourne: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bekesbourne station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Littlebourne listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. It is not a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
It can come from several places: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. We look at each one and note the most likely cause.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render can’t be seen without removing some, so the report says what can and cannot be judged.
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Places near Littlebourne
Also in Littlebourne
Surveys for landlords and agents in Littlebourne
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.