Kent · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Nonington
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching around Nonington, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
About our chimney survey in Nonington
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. We record what we find with photographs and recommendations. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are pots or cowls that look unsafe and flashings pulling away from the stack.
Older buildings in small places like Nonington 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. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Where we cannot 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.
- Where
- Nonington (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nonington questions
Is my home in Nonington listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Nonington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Nonington?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where applicable. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Towns and villages near Nonington
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Chimney surveys around Nonington
With Goodnestone Park about 1.4 miles north, Nonington sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Aylesham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like Nonington Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Nonington is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cover Nonington and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Nonington. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
All of CT15 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Vicarage Lane, St Mary's Close and Park View Rise or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Nonington include Snowdown (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south), Ratling (1 mile north-west), Chillenden (1 mile north-east) and Barfrestone (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Nonington
The nearest railway station is Aylesham station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. The survey looks at whether the lead is tight, sound and well fixed.
Flaunching
Flaunching takes the worst of the weather. The survey checks for cracking and gaps around each pot.
Useful tips for Nonington property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Photograph damp patches with the date
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere like Nonington needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Why act early in Nonington
If you’re thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it’s useful to know its condition first. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council and the council can advise. Around Nonington, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Nonington
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.