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Chimney Survey in Sturry
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Sturry. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- A chimney out of line
How a chimney survey works in Sturry
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. We are often asked to look into spalled or crumbling bricks and damp on a chimney breast inside, on lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks.
Around Sturry, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Sturry (CT2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
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 explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. We check the bricks for spalling and the joints for erosion.
Towns and villages near Sturry
Also in Sturry
How we price chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Do you need a chimney survey in Sturry?
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- A stack that appears to lean
If you own a rental within reach of Sturry station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What follow-up you get after the report
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Sturry, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. We use plain English and a photo for each defect, so it is easy to follow.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Sturry
Sturry lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you look after a building like Sturry Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Living close to Chequer's Wood and Old Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Sturry is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. If you are in Sturry, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
Here we cover the CT2 postcode area for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, Park View and Link Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Sturry, we cover Broad Oak (1 mile west), Westbere (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Hersden (2 miles east) and Hicks Forstal (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east) and Broadstairs (14 miles east).
Near you in Sturry
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Frank Montgomery School, Chequer's Wood and Old Park and The Swan Inn. There’s a railway station in Sturry itself: Sturry station. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.1 miles south). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Sturry questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sturry?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Sturry station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How do I book a survey in Sturry?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.