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Chimney survey in Betsham, Kent
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Betsham and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render can’t be seen without removing some, so the report says what can and can’t be judged.
How a chimney survey works in Betsham
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. If you’ve noticed a stack that appears to lean and disused chimneys trapping moisture, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on brick chimney stacks, lead flashings and chimney pots and cowls alike.
In a small place like Betsham, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Betsham (DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
Nearby places to Betsham
Also in Betsham
Local roofs in Betsham
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Betsham, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
With Cobham College about 4.4 miles south-east, the area around Betsham has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you run a business near Bluewater, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Betsham is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We survey roofs in Betsham and the rest of Kent. Betsham is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in DA13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Station Road, Crayburne and Park Corner Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Betsham is on the B262, which makes it simple to reach. If you’re just outside Betsham, we cover Hook Green (1 mile south-east), Southfleet (1 mile south-east), Springhead (1 mile north-east), Ebbsfleet Valley (1 mile north) and Northfleet Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Betsham
In Betsham, that means homes and buildings near Beacon Wood Country Park, The Ebbsfleet Academy and The Ship Inn. For rail, the closest station is Longfield station, about 1.7 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (2.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
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 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Betsham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Why get it checked now?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. For older village homes like those around Betsham, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Betsham
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Common questions in Betsham
Do you cover smaller places like Betsham?
Yes. Betsham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Longfield station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It’s worth having a leaning stack checked. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.