Medway · London and the South East
Middle Stoke Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Middle Stoke and the rest of Medway. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Bricks with flaking faces
Chimney survey in Middle Stoke
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. If you’ve noticed damp on a chimney breast inside and flaunching that has broken away, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney pots and cowls, lead flashings and brick chimney stacks alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Middle Stoke (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Middle Stoke
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Towns and villages near Middle Stoke
What else we do in Middle Stoke
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Middle Stoke can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Questions from Middle Stoke
Is my home in Middle Stoke listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Middle Stoke within the area you cover?
Yes, Middle Stoke is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We inspect from wherever is safe: from ground level, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where it applies. If part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Middle Stoke?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a chimney survey does not cover
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
Signs you need a chimney survey in Middle Stoke
Many chimneys are no longer used. 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.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Worn or missing pointing
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the survey will not cover
Local roofs in Middle Stoke
Middle Stoke lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Stoke Primary Academy, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Middle Stoke is about 6 miles south-east of Canvey Island, in Medway. Wherever you are in Middle Stoke, we can come and survey your property. Across Medway, we cover Middle Stoke and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in ME3 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Burrows Lane and Grain Road. Other places close to Middle Stoke include Lower Stoke (1 mile north), Stoke (1 mile west), North Street (1 mile south-west), Allhallows (1 mile north) and St Mary Hoo (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south-west), Chatham (8 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (8 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south-west).
What’s near Middle Stoke
Around Middle Stoke, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Nags Head pub, among other places. For a walk, there’s Bishop Saltings.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so it’s easy to follow.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
Different roofs, different checks
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. We record any cracking and where it is.
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. We record any we can see.