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Chimney Survey in Basted
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching around Basted, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
How a chimney survey works in Basted
Redundant chimneys are common, particularly where fires have been replaced by central heating. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. We survey chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted or split lead flashings and flaunching that has broken away.
In a small place like Basted, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Basted (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Basted
Landlords, agents and building managers in Basted and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Why it is worth a survey now in Basted
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. For an older or listed building in a place like Basted, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Basted
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photos and a written report every time
Basted questions
Is Basted within the area you cover?
Yes, Basted is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Basted?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Usually 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’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Basted, the journey is planned beforehand: 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’s safe.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Basted homes and their roofs
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung 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. Old Soar Manor, about 1.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Basted. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you let a flat or house near Borough Green & Wrotham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Church of the Good Shepherd, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Trees in and around Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We visit Basted as part of our work across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Basted and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN15 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Basted Mill and Plough Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Basted
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough Public House, Wrotham School and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve. Basted’s nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
Towns and villages near Basted
Other services in Basted
What we look for on each type of roof
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. What we find is photographed and described.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, especially after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Conditions inside walls
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts