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Chimney survey in Upper Halling, Medway
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. Chimney surveys in Upper Halling, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Chimney survey in Upper Halling: what you get
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. We look at each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. We survey flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or missing flaunching and damp patches on chimney breasts.
Some older homes in villages like Upper Halling are 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Upper Halling (ME2)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a hamlet or village like Upper Halling, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Upper Halling
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. People typically call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Worn or missing pointing
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
If you live near a park such as Holborough Marshes, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the survey won’t cover
Your questions about chimney surveys in Upper Halling
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Halling station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Upper Halling?
Yes, Upper Halling is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We look from the ground, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
What does a chimney survey cover?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
We cannot see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
Also near Upper Halling
What else we do in Upper Halling
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
How we price chimney surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you’re 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 drop us an email whenever suits you.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Local roofs in Upper Halling
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Upper Halling has a long history of building, with Starkey Castle about 1.7 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often 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.
Take a building like Halling Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church like Church of St John the Baptist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Upper Halling is about 4 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. Wherever you are in Upper Halling, we can come and survey your property. Upper Halling is one of the towns and villages in Medway we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME2 postcode area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on The Street, Browndens Road and Meadow Crescent and the roads around them. Other places close to Upper Halling include Halling (1 mile north-east), Holborough (1 mile south-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile south), Wouldham (1 mile east) and North Halling (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (7 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (4 miles north-east), Rainham (8 miles east), Strood (4 miles north-east) and Luton (5 miles east).
Near you in Upper Halling
In Upper Halling, that means homes and buildings near Black Boy pub, Holborough Marshes and The Holmesdale School. The closest station to Upper Halling is Halling station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south) and St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.