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Chimney Survey in Swalecliffe
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Swalecliffe? We carry out chimney surveys in Swalecliffe and across Kent.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Swalecliffe questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chestfield & Swalecliffe station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Swalecliffe?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. Everything is written up with photos.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. We inspect what can be seen safely and what you give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it, so you can discuss it with them.
Chimney survey in Swalecliffe
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It’s not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. We survey chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are worn or missing pointing and cracked or missing flaunching.
In a smaller place like Swalecliffe, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Swalecliffe (CT5)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Swalecliffe
Swalecliffe lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you let a flat or house near Chestfield & Swalecliffe station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Swalecliffe Community Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Swalecliffe is about 2 miles east of Whitstable, in Kent. Surveys in Swalecliffe work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Swalecliffe is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across CT5 for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Kemp Road, Brook Road and Burnan Road and the roads around them. Swalecliffe sits on or near the A2990, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Swalecliffe include Chestfield (1 mile south), Tankerton (1 mile west), West End (1 mile south-east), Hampton (2 miles north-east) and Whitstable (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles west) and Herne Bay (3 miles east).
Around Swalecliffe
In Swalecliffe, that means homes and buildings near The Whitstable School and The Plough pub and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Swalecliffe itself: Chestfield & Swalecliffe station. Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (0.7 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (1.3 miles west). For a walk, there is West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Swalecliffe, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- 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
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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What affects the cost of chimney surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.