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Chimney survey in Baker's Cross, Kent
Chimney surveys in Baker's Cross and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- A stack that appears to lean
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
Chimney survey in Baker's Cross: what you get
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it’s safe to reach. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We are often asked to look into flashings pulling away from the stack and spalled or crumbling bricks, across shared and party-wall stacks, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Baker's Cross, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Baker's Cross (TN17, TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Baker's Cross
Landlords, agents and building managers in Baker's Cross and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere like Baker's Cross needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
Chimney surveys in Baker's Cross: local notes
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Trees in and around Crane Valley shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you look after a building such as Cranbrook School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Dunstan, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Baker's Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We survey roofs in Baker's Cross and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Kent coverage includes Baker's Cross and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the TN17 and TN18 postcode area for chimney surveys. You will find streets such as Dorothy Avenue, Brickenden Road and Doctor Hope's Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Baker's Cross include Cranbrook (1 mile west), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Baker's Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to White Horse pub, Crane Valley and Cranbrook Church of England Primary School, among other places. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east).
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, often with a cowl or cap on top. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
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.
Nearby places to Baker's Cross
Also in Baker's Cross
Leave it or get it looked at?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. In a small place like Baker's Cross, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
Your questions about chimney surveys in Baker's Cross
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Baker's Cross?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Baker's Cross in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
Damp on a chimney breast normally means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped, and record what we find.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can frequently see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.