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Chimney survey in Millbank, Kent
Chimney surveys in Millbank and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Millbank
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the loft space. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. We are frequently asked to look into staining on walls around the chimney and loose, cracked or missing pots, across chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Millbank may be 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 frequently expected.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Millbank (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Millbank: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Millbank?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
I let a flat near Herne Bay station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What should I do with a chimney I don’t use?
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.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Millbank frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
For a price for chimney surveys in Millbank, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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What this survey cannot tell you
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
Landlord and commercial surveys in Millbank
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Common roof problems in Millbank
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People typically call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Take a building like Hoath Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How soon the report will arrive
How we price chimney surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Millbank homes and their roofs
Millbank is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Landlords with a home close to Herne Bay station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Cross, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Millbank is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Millbank, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Kent coverage includes Millbank. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CT3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Millbank include Maypole (1 mile south), Old Tree (1 mile south-east), Highstead (1 mile north-east), Hoath (1 mile south) and Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
What’s near Millbank
In Millbank, that means homes and buildings near Spires Academy, Curtis Wood and The Huntsman And Horn Public House. For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5 miles west). For a walk, there is West Blean and Thornden Woods.