Medway · London and the South East
Wigmore Chimney Survey
We carry out chimney surveys in Wigmore and the rest of Medway. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Wigmore
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and worn or missing pointing, we can find out what’s behind it, on flaunching, chimney pots and cowls and brick chimney stacks alike.
In a smaller place like Wigmore, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Wigmore (ME8)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wigmore: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Rainham (Kent) station book a roof survey?
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.
Will you come out to Wigmore?
Yes, we do. Our area covers 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.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows by email.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How do I book a survey in Wigmore?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What a chimney survey looks like in Wigmore
Wigmore is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. With Restoration House about 4.4 miles north-west, Wigmore sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near St Paul's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Shop and office owners around Pentagon Shopping Centre may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Wigmore is about 1 mile south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Wigmore is one of many places we visit across Medway. We cover towns and villages across Medway. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the ME8 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Durham Road, Harvey Road and Arthur Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Wigmore, we cover Park Wood (1 mile south), Hempstead (1 mile west), Twydall (1 mile north), Gillingham (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north).
Near you in Wigmore
In Wigmore, that means homes and buildings near Foxburrow Wood, Howard School and The Railway pub. For rail, the closest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 1 mile north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Upnor Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wigmore include Boxley Hills and Bishop Saltings.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a smaller place like Wigmore, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Why act early in Wigmore
If a stack seems to lean, do not leave it. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you know where you stand. Around Wigmore, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Wigmore
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Wigmore
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Worn or missing pointing
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Trees in and around Foxburrow Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Also near Wigmore
Other services in Wigmore
How the survey changes by roof type
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. We photograph any we find that look loose or damaged.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wigmore
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.