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Chimney Survey in Newingreen
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in Newingreen, with photographs and a clear written report.
- A chimney out of line
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
How a chimney survey works in Newingreen
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. A disused stack still needs looking after. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. If you’ve noticed unused flues sealed without airflow and damp on a chimney breast inside, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Newingreen, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Newingreen (CT21)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. For an older or listed building in a place like Newingreen, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Newingreen
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, useful for planning maintenance.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Newingreen
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- A chimney out of line
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
If you live near a park like Sandling Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Newingreen: your questions answered
I let a flat near Westenhanger station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Newingreen, take more of a battering?
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.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. You’ll then get the report by email.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it is stable.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We look from the ground, from windows and from the loft where it’s safe. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
Is Newingreen in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Newingreen included.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Newingreen
Newingreen lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. With Westenhanger Castle about 0.5 miles north, Newingreen sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take an older house close to Pedlinge Chapel: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like Lympne Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Newingreen is about 2 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We survey roofs in Newingreen and the rest of Kent. Newingreen is one of the places in Kent where we work for chimney surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: CT21. Streets in the area include Stone Street and Ashford Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Westenhanger (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile south-west), Lympne (1 mile south-west), Pedlinge (1 mile south-east) and Sandling (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
Near you in Newingreen
In Newingreen, that means homes and buildings near The Royal Oak Public House, Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and Sandling Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Lympne Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.9 miles east). Open spaces near Newingreen include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. For a village or hamlet like Newingreen, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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 loft space where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.