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Chimney survey in Strood, Medway
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. We carry out chimney surveys in Strood, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
Chimney survey in Strood: what you get
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it and you can then discuss it with them. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. If you’re worried about flaunching that has broken away and a chimney out of line, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, flaunching and brick chimney stacks alike.
Semis and terraces in a town like Strood share roof details with the neighbours. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen safely from the property we are surveying. It’s useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters as you book.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Strood (ME2, ME1, ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
Local roofs in Strood
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Strood, 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. The wider area around Strood has a long history of building, with Temple Manor about 0.5 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Elaine Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Living close to Rede Common is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Strood is about 3 miles north-west of Chatham, in Medway. Whether the building in Strood is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Strood is one of the places in Medway we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We survey roofs across ME2, ME1 and ME3 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Ash Road, Gun Lane and Pine Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Strood include the A2 and A226, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Rochester (1 mile east), Borstal (1 mile south), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (2 miles south-west) and Upper Bush (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Luton (3 miles south-east), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Strood has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Near you in Strood
Around Strood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rede Common, Temple School and Strood Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Strood station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. A little further out are Rochester Castle (1 mile east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Why act early in Strood
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. On homes in Strood, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
Brick stacks
Most chimney stacks are built of brick, with mortar joints that wear over time. We check the bricks for spalling and the joints for erosion.
What we’re asked to look at in Strood
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
For an older house near a landmark like St Francis' Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
Places near Strood
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Strood questions
I let a flat near Strood station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Strood?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: from ground level, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies. We note anything we couldn’t see.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Strood
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Strood often share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. Let us know about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when you book.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there is safe access, we look at 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
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.