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Chimney survey in Waldershare, Kent
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in Waldershare.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Waldershare
A damp patch on a chimney breast does not always come from the same place. 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. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. You then know where to start. Common reasons to book are redundant stacks capped without ventilation and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, on brick chimney stacks, shared and party-wall stacks and lead flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Waldershare, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Waldershare (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Waldershare
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Waldershare can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Chimney surveys around Waldershare
Goodnestone Park, about 4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Waldershare. 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. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Shepherds Well station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Waldershare is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Bookings from Waldershare are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Waldershare and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area for chimney surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Eythorne (1 mile north-east), Coldred (1 mile south-west), Sibertswold (1 mile west), Halfway Street (2 miles west) and Lydden (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Around Waldershare
Around Waldershare, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Horse pub. Waldershare’s nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.3 miles west. Nearby you will also find Buckland Hospital (4.2 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (3 miles south-east).
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
What we’re asked to look at in Waldershare
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Cracked or missing flaunching
The streets around a church such as Church of St Pancras are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To get a price for chimney surveys in Waldershare, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
FAQs for Waldershare
Can a landlord with a rental near Shepherds Well station book a roof survey?
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.
Is my home in Waldershare listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you cover Waldershare?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Waldershare.
How do I book a survey in Waldershare?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. If it’s capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can plan what to do with it.