Kent · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Sutton, Kent
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Sutton, with photographs and a written report.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older roofs in small places like Sutton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s 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.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Chimney survey in Sutton: what you get
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. A survey finds these problems and records them with photographs. We survey chimney breasts, lead flashings and flaunching, and people most often book us about signs that a stack is leaning and flashings pulling away from the stack.
Some older homes in villages like Sutton 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 like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Sutton (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a roofer. For an older or listed building in a place like Sutton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Sutton
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Clear package prices, including VAT
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Sutton questions
How do I find out if my home in Sutton is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
I let a flat near Martin Mill station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How fast do I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you cover Sutton?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Sutton included.
Nearby places to Sutton
Also in Sutton
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Chimney surveys in Sutton: local notes
Sutton lies within about 3 miles of the sea, 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you let a flat or house near Martin Mill station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Historic houses such as Walmer Castle, about 2.6 miles east, show how far back building around Sutton goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Sutton is about 3 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. Roofs in Sutton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Sutton. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CT15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Vale Road and Church Hill and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include East Studdal (1 mile west), Martin (1 mile south), Studdal (1 mile west), Ringwould (2 miles south-east) and West Langdon (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (4 miles south-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Near you in Sutton
For rail, the closest station is Martin Mill station, roughly 1.7 miles south. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (3.2 miles north-east).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.