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Chimney survey in Scarborough, Medway
Need a chimney survey in Scarborough? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Chimney survey in Scarborough
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. A survey finds these problems and records them with photographs. Common reasons to book are gaps in the mortar around the pots and unused flues sealed without airflow, on chimney pots and cowls, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 frequently where weather gets in first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Scarborough (ME1)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Scarborough
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People normally call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Homes near green spaces such as Holborough Marshes can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Before booking anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their report turnaround times
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Hidden damage within the stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Scarborough needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
How we price chimney surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in Scarborough
Is my home in Scarborough listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Scarborough?
Yes, Scarborough is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I book a survey in Scarborough?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How much is a survey?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It is worth having a leaning stack checked. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Damp on a chimney breast usually means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped, and record what we find.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We inspect everything that’s safely in view and what you give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it, so you can discuss it with them.
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What a chimney survey looks like in Scarborough
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Starkey Castle about 1.7 miles north, Scarborough sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Snodland station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Shop and office owners around Pentagon Shopping Centre may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Scarborough is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. Scarborough gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Medway. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of ME1 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Pilgrims Way and Scarborough Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Peters Village (1 mile west), Burham (1 mile south-east), Wouldham (1 mile north-west), Holborough (1 mile west) and Halling (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Scarborough
In Scarborough, that means homes and buildings near The Windmill pub, Holborough Marshes and The Holmesdale School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Snodland station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west. A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.8 miles north-east) and St. Catherine's Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
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.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the chimney stack.