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Chimney survey in Badgers Mount, Kent
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Badgers Mount, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
How a chimney survey works in Badgers Mount
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. On older stacks, we often find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. We survey flaunching, lead flashings and brick chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps where the stack meets the roof and unused flues sealed without airflow.
Somewhere as small as Badgers Mount, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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.
Where we can’t see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Badgers Mount (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a chimney survey in Badgers Mount
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Worn or missing pointing
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
Take an older house close to St Margaret's Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Conditions inside walls
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
Why it’s worth a survey now in Badgers Mount
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Defects tend to go unseen until there is a stain. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. In a place like Badgers Mount, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- 98% of clients satisfied
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Every finding written up with photos
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Useful tips for Badgers Mount property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Make sure redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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Your questions about chimney surveys in Badgers Mount
Is my home in Badgers Mount listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Knockholt station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Normally it is water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped, and record what we find.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. For the flue, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere as small as Badgers Mount, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Chimney surveys in Badgers Mount: local notes
Lullingstone Castle, about 2.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Badgers Mount. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. 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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Halstead Community 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 Knockholt station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Badgers Mount is about 4 miles south-east of Orpington, in Kent. Bookings from Badgers Mount are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Badgers Mount and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the TN14 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Old London Road, Woodlands View and Orpington Bypass or a nearby road, we can help. Badgers Mount sits on or near the A224, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Badgers Mount, we cover Halstead (1 mile south-west), Bopeep (1 mile north), Maypole (1 mile north), Well Hill (1 mile north) and Sepham Heath (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Badgers Mount
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Green Street Green Primary School, Hewitt's Chalk Bank and The Cock Inn. For rail, the closest station is Knockholt station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Otford Heritage Centre (3 miles south-east) and Lullingstone Castle (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Badgers Mount includes Downe Bank Nature Reserve.