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Chimney Survey in Selling
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Selling, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Chimney survey in Selling: what you get
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. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the roof space. A survey finds these problems and records them with photographs. If you’ve noticed flashings pulling away from the stack and signs that a stack is leaning, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and lead flashings alike.
Some older homes in villages like Selling 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Selling (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. Any spalling is noted with photos.
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The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Cottages and farmhouses around Selling often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Common questions in Selling
Can a landlord with a rental near Selling station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Selling is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Is Selling in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out chimney surveys in Selling, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Selling
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Chimney surveys around Selling
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 3.4 miles west lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Selling has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Selling Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Selling station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Selling is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We survey roofs in Selling across London and South East England. Selling is one of the places in Kent where we work. Canterbury is in our area too.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Selling Road, Selling Court and Vicarage Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Perrywood (1 mile south), Hogben's Hill (1 mile west), Gushmere (1 mile north), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Selling
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Lion Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Selling station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles south-east).
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Why act early in Selling
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a roofer. Older cottages and farmhouses around Selling can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Selling
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 20+ years’ experience
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching