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Chimney Survey in Northfleet
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Northfleet. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Worn or missing pointing
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Northfleet
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. We’re frequently asked to look into frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and lifted or split lead flashings, on brick chimney stacks, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching.
Most homes in a town like Northfleet are houses, so the roof is typically the owner’s to look after. A slipped tile or blocked gutter costs far less to sort than the damp it causes later. A roof report gives you a list of what needs doing and how soon. Photos show you exactly what was seen, even on parts you cannot reach yourself.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Northfleet (DA11)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Questions from Northfleet
How do I find out if my home in Northfleet is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Gravesend station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Northfleet?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Why act early in Northfleet
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. On homes in Northfleet, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. Left for a few seasons, it can spoil plaster, skirting and flooring inside.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Most chimney stacks are built of brick, with mortar joints that wear over time. We check the bricks for spalling and the joints for erosion.
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Once it cracks, water can get straight into the brickwork.
Nearby places to Northfleet
What else we do in Northfleet
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden damage within the stack
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Northfleet
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
What a chimney survey looks like in Northfleet
Northfleet lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of Gravesend station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Historic houses like Cobham College, about 3.7 miles south-east, show how far back building around Northfleet goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Northfleet is about 5 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Northfleet and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of DA11 is within our area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Lawrance Square, London Road and Marks Square or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Northfleet include the A2 and A226, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Northfleet: Painters Ash (1 mile south-west), Springhead (1 mile west), Windmill Hill (1 mile east), Northfleet Green (1 mile south) and Gravesend (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (8 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Northfleet
In Northfleet, that means homes and buildings near The Six Bells pub, Saint George's Church of England School and Copperfield Academy. For rail, the closest station is Gravesend station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bluewater (3.3 miles west) and Stone Castle (3.1 miles west). The countryside around Northfleet includes Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. A typical visit in Northfleet begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. Rear gardens and side paths often give the best view of extensions and back slopes, so unlocked gates help. The loft comes next, where there’s safe access.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.