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Chimney Survey in Tunstall
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Tunstall. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Worn or missing pointing
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
How a chimney survey works in Tunstall
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. 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 photos. We survey flaunching, brick chimney stacks and chimney breasts, and the problems we are asked to look at most are a chimney out of line and damaged chimney pots and cowls.
Somewhere as small as Tunstall, 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Tunstall (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Tunstall
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. People usually call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Homes near green spaces like Cromers Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
Chimney surveys around Tunstall
Tunstall lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Anyone responsible for a site like Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. 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.
Tunstall is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Tunstall, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Tunstall is one of the places in Kent where we work for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area for chimney surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Heart's Delight (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Highsted (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile east) and Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Near you in Tunstall
In Tunstall, that means homes and buildings near Cromers Wood and Fulston Manor School and the streets around them. Tunstall’s nearest station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-east).
Also near Tunstall
Also in Tunstall
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Tunstall questions
Is the coastal weather around Tunstall hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How do I find out if my home in Tunstall is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The written report follows by email.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you work in Tunstall?
Yes. We cover Tunstall and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Why act early in Tunstall
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Problems frequently go unnoticed until damp appears inside. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Tunstall, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Tunstall
- An independent look at the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Surveys seven days a week
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Tunstall, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at 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 is access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.