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Chimney survey in Martin Mill, Kent
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. We carry out chimney surveys in Martin Mill.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Flaunching that has broken away
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Conditions inside walls
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
About our chimney survey in Martin Mill
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, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. We’re often asked to look into a chimney out of line and worn or missing pointing, across chimney breasts, flaunching and brick chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Martin Mill, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Martin Mill (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older roofs in small places like Martin Mill can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s 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.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Common questions in Martin Mill
Is Martin Mill within the area you cover?
Yes. Martin Mill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Martin Mill station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Martin Mill?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
There are a few common causes: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Martin Mill?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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What we are asked to look at in Martin Mill
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are frequently fixed to chimneys. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
If you let a flat or house near Martin Mill station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
For a price for your roof in Martin Mill, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Roof by roof
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. Caught early, it is often a small job.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. That helps you brief them.
Check fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
Chimney surveys in Martin Mill: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Martin Mill, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Historic houses such as Walmer Castle, about 3.1 miles north-east, show how far back building around Martin Mill goes. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Langdon Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Martin Mill is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. In Martin Mill, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Martin Mill is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Every address in CT15 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Station Road, Barley Close and Lucerne Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Martin Mill include Martin (1 mile north-west), East Langdon (1 mile west), West Cliffe (1 mile south), West Langdon (1 mile north-west) and Ringwould (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (14 miles north).
Local landmarks in Martin Mill
Around Martin Mill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Duke of York's Royal Military School and The Lantern Inn. There’s a railway station in Martin Mill itself: Martin Mill station. Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (3.4 miles south-west) and Dover Castle (3.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Dover Western Heights.