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Mersham Chimney Survey
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Mersham? You can book a chimney survey in Mersham and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Bricks with flaking faces
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it is useful to know its condition first. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent, so check with them first. For an older or listed building in a place like Mersham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Mersham
- 20+ years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Photographs and a written report every time
Chimney survey in Mersham: what you get
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it is worth knowing their condition before you exchange. On older stacks, we frequently find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. We survey brick chimney stacks, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney pots and cowls, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are a stack that appears to lean and gaps in the mortar around the pots.
In a village or hamlet like Mersham, 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. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Mersham (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Mersham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Your questions about chimney surveys in Mersham
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ashford International station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Will you come out to Mersham?
Yes, Mersham is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. We check how it’s capped and its condition, so you can plan what to do with it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. Everything is written up with photos.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
When to book a survey in Mersham
Aerials and dishes are frequently fixed to stacks. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Worn or missing pointing
- A stack that appears to lean
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
If you look after a building like Mersham Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their report turnaround times
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Local roofs in Mersham
Historic houses like Westenhanger Castle, about 4.7 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Mersham goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you run a business near Ashford Designer Outlet, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Mersham is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Mersham as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Mersham is one of the places in Kent where we work for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We survey roofs across TN25 for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include Church Road, The Street and Church Close, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Mersham, we cover Sevington (1 mile north-west), South Stour (1 mile south-west), Ridgeway (1 mile east), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north) and Smeeth (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (7 miles south-east) and Davington (14 miles north).
What’s near Mersham
In Mersham, that means homes and buildings near The Farriers Arms and Poulton Wood. The closest station to Mersham is Ashford International station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Designer Outlet (2.6 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Mersham includes Hatch Park.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mersham
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we look at what supports the stack. A structural engineer should confirm whether it is adequate.
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render cannot be seen without removing some, so the report says what can and can’t be judged.
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.