Kent · London and the South East
Rodmersham Chimney Survey
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Rodmersham. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Chimney survey in Rodmersham: what you get
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We survey lead flashings, flaunching and brick chimney stacks, and people most often book us about disused chimneys trapping moisture and signs that a stack is leaning.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Rodmersham (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you can decide what to do next. In a small place like Rodmersham, 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 they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% of customers satisfied
- A report with photos
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Rodmersham
Rodmersham is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Homes near green spaces such as Cromers Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Rodmersham is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in Rodmersham, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Rodmersham and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: ME9. Other places close to Rodmersham include Bapchild (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Highsted (1 mile west), Radfield (1 mile north-east) and Newbury (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Rodmersham
In Rodmersham, that means homes and buildings near The Sittingbourne School and Cromers Wood and the streets around them. Rodmersham’s nearest station is Sittingbourne station, about 1.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-west).
What we are asked to look at in Rodmersham
Aerials and dishes are often fixed to stacks. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Landlords with a home close to Sittingbourne station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the price includes VAT
Questions from Rodmersham
Will you come out to Rodmersham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Rodmersham listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
Do not ignore it. Leaning frequently comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. We record its condition with photographs, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it is stable.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. If it is capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. We check how it is capped and its condition, so you can plan what to do with it.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can be seen safely: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Nearby places to Rodmersham
What else we do in Rodmersham
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Around Rodmersham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we look at how the pots are capped. Capping without ventilation can trap moisture.
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Hidden damage within the stack
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.