Kent · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Milstead
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Milstead, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- A chimney out of line
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
About our chimney survey in Milstead
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. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. You get a written report with photographs and what we recommend. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and chimney breasts, and people most often book us about unused flues sealed without airflow and cracked or missing flaunching.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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 often the first to give way.
Where we can’t see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Milstead (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Milstead, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
To get a price for chimney surveys in Milstead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Why get it checked now?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. For older village homes like those around Milstead, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Chimney surveys around Milstead
Milstead lies within about 5 miles of the sea, 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If you own a rental within reach of Sittingbourne station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Homes near green spaces such as Cromers Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Milstead is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Milstead can all book chimney surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Milstead is one of the places in Kent we cover. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Chimney surveys in ME9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Frinsted Road, Manor Road and Horn Hill and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Hollybushes (1 mile south-east), Bluetown (1 mile south-east), Frinsted (1 mile south-west), Wichling (2 miles south-east) and Doddington (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles east) and Faversham (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Milstead
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cromers Wood. For rail, the closest station is Sittingbourne station, about 3.2 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3 miles north) and Newnham Castle (3.2 miles east).
FAQs for Milstead
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Milstead?
It can do. Milstead is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to Milstead?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
When to book a survey in Milstead
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. Loose pots can follow.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- A stack that appears to lean
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Places near Milstead
What else we do in Milstead
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Milstead
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, useful for planning maintenance.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.