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Chimney survey in Statenborough, Kent
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Statenborough and across Kent.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Chimney survey in Statenborough
Redundant chimneys are common, particularly where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. Typical surveys look at damp patches on chimney breasts and mortar washing out of the joints, on shared and party-wall stacks, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings.
Some older homes in villages like Statenborough are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The Standard Survey adds 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
- Statenborough (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Statenborough questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Statenborough, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Statenborough is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Will you come out to Statenborough?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. For the flue, you will need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Nearby places to Statenborough
What else we do in Statenborough
Why it is worth a survey now in Statenborough
Most people never get a proper look at their chimney stacks. Problems often go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. In a place like Statenborough, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Statenborough
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
- Every finding written up with photos
Signs you need a chimney survey in Statenborough
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. In time, the pots can become loose.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
If you live in an older home near Church of St George, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their insurance cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Local roofs in Statenborough
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Statenborough, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. With Goodnestone Park about 4.2 miles west, Statenborough sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sandwich Technology School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Sandwich station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Statenborough is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Anywhere in Statenborough, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Statenborough and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
All of CT14 is within our area for chimney surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Felderland (1 mile east), Ham (1 mile south-east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north-west), Eastry (1 mile south-west) and Worth (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Statenborough
We work in homes and buildings around Eastry Church of England Primary School, The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard and Ham Fen. For rail, the closest station is Sandwich station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (3.6 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (1.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Statenborough frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Statenborough
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Flaunching
We often find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. It is usually a modest repair when it’s caught early.