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Chimney Survey in Throwley Forstal
Need a chimney survey in Throwley Forstal? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- A chimney out of line
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere like Throwley Forstal needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- Every part we can see is looked at: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- You get a report with photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Chimney survey in Throwley Forstal: what you get
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We look at everything that’s safely in view and what the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. You get a written report with photographs and what we recommend. If you’ve noticed signs that a stack is leaning and damp patches on chimney breasts, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Throwley Forstal may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Throwley Forstal (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Throwley Forstal
Is Throwley Forstal within the area you cover?
Yes. Throwley Forstal is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Throwley Forstal is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The written report follows by email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we look at what supports the stack. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Rendered stacks
We can’t see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report says what can and can’t be judged.
Useful tips for Throwley Forstal property owners
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Why get it checked now?
Damp in a chimney breast normally gets worse while the cause is left. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. In a small place like Throwley Forstal, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Chimney surveys in Throwley Forstal: local notes
About 1.1 miles north lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Throwley Forstal has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael and All Angels, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Selling station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Throwley Forstal is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Throwley Forstal gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Throwley Forstal and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in ME13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Throwley (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich (2 miles north-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles north-east) and The Valley (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Throwley Forstal
Throwley Forstal’s nearest station is Selling station, about 4.1 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3 miles north-west).