Kent · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Petham, Kent
Independent chimney surveys in Petham. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Worn or missing pointing
- A chimney out of line
What happens if roof problems are left?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. In a place like Petham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
About our chimney survey in Petham
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. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. Typical surveys look at flashings pulling away from the stack and gaps in the mortar around the pots, on chimney breasts, flaunching and brick chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Petham are 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Petham (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Petham homes and their roofs
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you let a flat or house near Chartham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For businesses in and around places such as Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Petham is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Petham, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Petham is one of the places in Kent where we work.
We survey roofs across the CT4 postcode area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Vicarage Hill and Town Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Garlinge Green (1 mile north-west), Lower Hardres (2 miles north-east), Upper Hardres (2 miles east), Anvil Green (2 miles south-west) and Pett Bottom (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south-east), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Around Petham
Petham’s nearest station is Chartham station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (3.8 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
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How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Petham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- 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
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Questions from Petham
I let a flat near Chartham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Petham is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
It is worth having a leaning stack checked. 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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Petham
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- A chimney out of line
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Anyone responsible for a site like Petham Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- When you will get the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey won’t cover