Kent · London and the South East
Perry Chimney Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Perry. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
How a chimney survey works in Perry
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and chimney breasts, and people most frequently book us about damp on a chimney breast inside and a chimney out of line.
In a village or hamlet like Perry, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Perry (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. It gives them a clear starting point.
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How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Perry, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you can decide what to do next. In a small place like Perry, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- A written report with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Local roofs in Perry
Across Kent, older roofs are often 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Perry has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 3.1 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Preston Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark such as Elmstone Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Adisham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Perry is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Bookings from Perry are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Perry is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for chimney surveys. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Chimney surveys in CT3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Walmestone Road and Perry Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Perry include Nash (1 mile east), Shatterling (1 mile south), Hoaden (1 mile east), Elmstone (1 mile north) and Broomhill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Perry
Perry’s nearest station is Adisham station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (5.6 miles west). For a walk, there is Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we look at what supports the stack. A structural engineer should confirm whether it’s adequate.
Flaunching
We often find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. Caught early, it is often a small job.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Perry
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photographs.
Perry: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Perry?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Perry is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Perry?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The written report follows by email.