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Chimney Survey in Tilmanstone
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Tilmanstone from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Landlords, agents and block managers in Tilmanstone
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Tilmanstone
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it is not used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are pots or cowls that look unsafe and bricks with flaking faces.
Somewhere as small as Tilmanstone, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Tilmanstone (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Hidden damage within the stack
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Tilmanstone
Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 3.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Tilmanstone goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
The streets around a church like Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Shepherds Well station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Tilmanstone is about 4 miles west of Deal, in Kent. We cover Tilmanstone and the rest of Kent. Tilmanstone is one of the places in Kent we cover for chimney surveys. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: CT14. You’ll find streets like Upper Street, Vicarage Lane and Chapel Road. We also cover the places around Tilmanstone: Elvington (2 miles west), Heronden (2 miles north), Chillenden (2 miles north-west), Barfrestone (2 miles west) and Hammill Park (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Tilmanstone
The closest station to Tilmanstone is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west. A little further out are Deal Castle (4.7 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (5.7 miles south).
Tilmanstone questions
How do I find out if my home in Tilmanstone is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I let a flat near Shepherds Well station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. You’ll then get the report by email.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs. As for time on site, it typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near Tilmanstone can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Where there is safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check pets are kept safely away
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Useful tips for Tilmanstone property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Photograph damp patches with the date
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each stack. 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.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. That helps stop damp building up inside.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
All our prices include VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.