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Chimney Survey in Snargate
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Snargate? You can book a chimney survey in Snargate and across Kent.
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Worn or missing pointing
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Why get it checked now?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. In a place like Snargate, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
About our chimney survey in Snargate
A damp patch on a chimney breast doesn’t always come from the same place. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. You then know where to start. Typical surveys look at flashings pulling away from the stack and a stack that appears to lean, on chimney breasts, flaunching and lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Snargate, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Snargate (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Snargate: your questions answered
Will you come out to Snargate?
Yes. Snargate is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
I let a flat near Appledore (Kent) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where applicable. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Do you need a chimney survey in Snargate?
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
If you live in an older home near Church of St Dunstan, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older roofs in small places like Snargate can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a careful look at the chimney stack, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
Chimney surveys in Snargate: local notes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Appledore (Kent) station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Snargate is about 8 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Snargate can all book chimney surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN29 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Short Lane and Snargate Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Brenzett (1 mile south-east), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (3 miles north-west), Hamstreet (3 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles east), Hawkinge (15 miles north-east), Tenterden (7 miles north-west) and Cheriton (14 miles east).
What’s near Snargate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Red Lion pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.1 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Romney 'castle' (3.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Orlestone Forest.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Snargate
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render can’t be seen without removing some, so the report says what can and cannot be judged.
Flaunching
We often find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. Caught early, it is often a small job.