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Tankerton Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Tankerton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Useful tips for Tankerton property owners
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
About our chimney survey in Tankerton
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 survey lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney pots and cowls, and people most often book us about unused flues sealed without airflow and damp patches on chimney breasts.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Tankerton drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Tankerton (CT5)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys around Tankerton
Tankerton is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a building such as St Mary's Catholic Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Tankerton is about 1 mile north-east of Whitstable, in Kent. We visit Tankerton as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Chimney surveys in CT5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Gann Road, Clare Road and Athol Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Swalecliffe (1 mile east), Chestfield (1 mile south-east), Whitstable (1 mile south-west), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Faversham (8 miles south-west), Herne Bay (4 miles east) and Minster (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Tankerton
We work in homes and buildings around The Whitstable School and Monument Public House and the streets around them. Tankerton’s nearest station is Whitstable station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Tankerton is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
When to book a survey in Tankerton
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.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Worn or missing pointing
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
For landlords with property near Whitstable station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack frequently shows where water is getting in. What we find is photographed and described.
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks often have soft lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
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Prices for chimney surveys in Tankerton
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
For a price for your roof in Tankerton, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Why get it checked now?
If a stack seems to lean, do not leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you can decide what to do next. Arranging work in a smaller place like Tankerton is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Tankerton
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Tankerton questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tankerton?
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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Whitstable station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What’s in the survey report?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.