Medway · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Twydall, Medway
Chimney surveys across Twydall, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
About our chimney survey in Twydall
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. Even when it is not used, a stack has to stay weathertight. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. 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 flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted or split lead flashings and staining on walls around the chimney.
In a smaller place like Twydall, 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 frequently need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Twydall (ME8, ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to a smaller place like Twydall is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
Flaunching
We often find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. Caught early, it’s often a small job.
Twydall questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Twydall, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Will you come out to Twydall?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
Normally it’s water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping, and record what we find.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
Chimney surveys in Twydall: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Twydall, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. 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. Historic houses such as Restoration House, about 3.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Twydall goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Pentagon Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Landlords with a home close to Rainham (Kent) station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Twydall is about 1 mile east of Gillingham, in Medway. We carry out chimney surveys in Twydall for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Medway, we cover Twydall and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: ME8 and ME7. Streets in the area include Pump Lane, Blean Road and Herne Road, all of which we cover. Twydall sits on or near the A2. Close by, we survey roofs in Gillingham (1 mile west), Lower Twydall (1 mile north), Grange (1 mile north), Wigmore (1 mile south) and Darland (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (5 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north) and Chatham Waterfront (3 miles west). Twydall is one of the larger places we cover in Medway.
Local landmarks in Twydall
We work in homes and buildings around Rainham Mark Grammar School, Howard School and The Three Mariners pub, among other places. The closest station to Twydall is Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings and Boxley Hills.
Prices for chimney surveys in Twydall
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Why it is worth a survey now in Twydall
Damp in a chimney breast usually gets worse while the cause is left. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. Around Twydall, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
For a price for your roof in Twydall, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- Photos and a written report every time
What we’re asked to look at in Twydall
Aerials and dishes are frequently fixed to stacks. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the survey won’t cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?