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Pett Bottom Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Pett Bottom from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- A stack that appears to lean
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
Landlord and commercial surveys in Pett Bottom
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Pett Bottom. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Chimney survey in Pett Bottom: what you get
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. 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. We’re frequently asked to look into worn or missing pointing and damp patches on chimney breasts, on brick chimney stacks, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Pett Bottom are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Pett Bottom (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. In a small place like Pett Bottom, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Pett Bottom homes and their roofs
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Across Kent, older roofs are often 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Pett Bottom is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. In Pett Bottom, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in CT4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Pett Bottom Road and School Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Lower Hardres (1 mile north-west), Upper Hardres (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north-west), Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south) and Nackington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Near you in Pett Bottom
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Duck pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Pett Bottom is Bekesbourne station, about 3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (3.4 miles north) and Rupert Bear Museum (3.5 miles north).
Common roof problems in Pett Bottom
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. In time, the pots can become loose.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- A stack that appears to lean
Take a building like Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their insurance cover
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FAQs for Pett Bottom
Do you cover smaller places like Pett Bottom?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Pett Bottom 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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. For the flue, you will need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
What do you check on a chimney?
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 roof space where we can reach. Everything is written up with photos.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
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. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
We will usually ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older roofs in small places like Pett Bottom can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
For a price for chimney surveys in Pett Bottom, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.