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Chimney survey in Nash, Kent
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Nash and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Why it is worth a survey now in Nash
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are frequently modest repairs when they’re caught early. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks, and the work grows. For older village homes like those around Nash, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Nash
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Chimney survey in Nash: what you get
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 roof space. We record what we find with photographs and recommendations. If you’ve noticed worn or missing pointing and bricks with flaking faces, we can find out what’s behind it, on flaunching, brick chimney stacks and chimney breasts alike.
Older buildings in small places like Nash 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Nash (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Nash
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How we price chimney surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Nash
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
Nash questions
How do I find out if my home in Nash is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Nash?
Yes, Nash is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. Our survey records its condition and how it’s capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Nash?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Nash often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- Every part we can see is looked at: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Nash book surveys as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, useful for planning maintenance.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Local roofs in Nash
Goodnestone Park, about 3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Nash. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Adisham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church such as Elmstone Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Nash is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Roofs in Nash get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Nash and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of CT3 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Hoaden (1 mile north-east), Perry (1 mile west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west), Elmstone (1 mile north) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Around Nash
The nearest railway station is Adisham station, about 3.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include White Mill (3.6 miles east) and St Martins Hospital (6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.