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Chimney survey in Ashford, Kent
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Ashford. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Chimney survey in Ashford: what you get
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. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. We check each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. If you are worried about loose, cracked or missing pots and a chimney out of line, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
A place the size of Ashford has roofs of every age and type, with slate on older terraces, tiles on later houses and flat roofs on extensions, flats and shops. Typical faults range from slipped slates and cracked ridges to tired flashings, chimneys and blocked gutters. Knowing which you have shapes the survey.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Ashford (TN23, TN24, TN25, TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
What we’re asked to look at in Ashford
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. People normally call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Living close to Ashford Green Corridors is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What a chimney survey looks like in Ashford
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Godinton House about 2 miles north-west, Ashford 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Chilmington Green Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Ashford International station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Ashford is in Kent. Ashford is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Ashford. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of TN23, TN24, TN25 and TN26 is covered for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Market Lane, Church Road and Station Road or a nearby road, we can help. You will find Ashford on the A20 and A28, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to Ashford include Stanhope (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east), South Willesborough (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile north-west) and Willesborough (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Ashford has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Ashford
Around Ashford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Locomotive pub, Ashford Green Corridors and Ashford School, among other places. There is a railway station in Ashford itself: Ashford International station. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Hatch Park.
Useful tips for Ashford property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Ashford
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ashford International station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover Ashford?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ashford as anywhere else.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. Everything is written up with photos.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Ashford?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. If the property is near the centre of Ashford, let us know about car parks or permit rules nearby. Inside, the loft and any room with a stain are the places we will want to see. Outside, the roof is viewed from every point that’s safe.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.