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New Hythe Chimney Survey
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in New Hythe? You can book a chimney survey in New Hythe and across Kent.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- A stack that appears to lean
- Flaunching that has broken away
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in New Hythe
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It is not a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. We survey chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks, and people most often book us about damp patches on chimney breasts and loose, cracked or missing pots.
In a small place like New Hythe, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- New Hythe (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What a chimney survey looks like in New Hythe
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Starkey Castle, about 3.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around New Hythe. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Homes near green spaces such as Leybourne Lakes Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Landlords with a home close to New Hythe station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
New Hythe is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings from New Hythe are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes New Hythe and the places around it.
We cover every part of ME20 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Sherwood Avenue, Ingram Close and Abery Drive and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Lunsford (1 mile west), Larkfield (1 mile south-west), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Eccles (1 mile north-east) and Snodland (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Near you in New Hythe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Aylesford School, The Monks Head pub and Leybourne Lakes Country Park, among other places. New Hythe has its own railway station: New Hythe station. Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Medway megaliths (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Questions from New Hythe
Is New Hythe within the area you cover?
Yes, New Hythe is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in New Hythe?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. If it is capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. Our survey records its condition and how it’s capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
A leaning stack should be looked at. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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 around your tenants.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
When to book a survey in New Hythe
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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Anyone responsible for a site like Brookfield Junior School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near New Hythe can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- 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
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
More services for New Hythe
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.