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Chimney Survey in Sandgate
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Sandgate. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Worn or missing pointing
- A stack that appears to lean
Chimney survey in Sandgate: what you get
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it is safe to reach. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and chimney pots and cowls, and the problems we are asked to look at most are disused chimneys trapping moisture and signs that a stack is leaning.
In a small place like Sandgate, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Sandgate (CT20, CT50)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys around Sandgate
Sandgate lies within about 1 mile 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. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Folkestone School for Girls will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Folkestone West station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Sandgate is about 1 mile south-west of Folkestone, in Kent. Wherever you are in Sandgate, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. Our Kent coverage includes Sandgate. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of CT20 and CT50 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on East Road, Gough Road and Castle Road. Other places close to Sandgate include Cheriton (1 mile north), Seabrook (1 mile west), Folkestone (1 mile north-east), Newington (2 miles north-west) and Peene (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (8 miles north-east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Sandgate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Lower Leas Coastal Park, Ship Inn and School of English Studies and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Folkestone West station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Folkestone Museum (1.6 miles east) and Sandgate Castle (less than half a mile east). Open spaces near Sandgate include Sugar Loaf Hill.
FAQs for Sandgate
Can a landlord with a rental near Folkestone West station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Sandgate, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. If you’re thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Sandgate?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Sandgate
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Do you need a chimney survey in Sandgate?
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Worn or missing pointing
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
Acrise Place, about 4.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sandgate. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What exactly goes into their report
- When you’ll get the report
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Sandgate, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
How we price chimney surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Other services in Sandgate
Why it’s worth a survey now in Sandgate
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. For an older or listed building in a place like Sandgate, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.