Kent · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Bough Beech, Kent
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Bough Beech. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Bricks with flaking faces
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
Chimney survey in Bough Beech
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, frequently after years of flue gases and damp. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed loose, cracked or missing pots and bricks with flaking faces, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Bough Beech may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Bough Beech (TN8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price chimney surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Questions from Bough Beech
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hever station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bough Beech?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is Bough Beech in your area?
Yes. We cover Bough Beech and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Bough Beech can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bough Beech
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Brick stacks
Most chimney stacks are built of brick, with mortar joints that wear over time. We check the bricks for spalling and the joints for erosion.
Chimney surveys around Bough Beech
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will 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. About 1.1 miles south-west lies Hever Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Bough Beech has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Hever station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Bough Beech is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We survey roofs in Bough Beech across London and South East England. Bough Beech is one of the places in Kent we cover. Crawley is in our area too.
All of TN8 is covered for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Hever Road, Clinton Lane and Millbrook or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Charcott (2 miles east), Hall's Green (3 miles north-east), Ide Hill (3 miles north), Toy's Hill (3 miles north) and Goathurst Common (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (13 miles east) and Paddock Wood (12 miles east).
Around Bough Beech
In Bough Beech, that means homes and buildings near The Wheatsheaf Public House and Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens. The closest station to Bough Beech is Hever station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (5.6 miles north-west) and Hever Castle (1.1 miles south-west).
Towns and villages near Bough Beech
Also in Bough Beech
Common roof problems in Bough Beech
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. In time, the pots can become loose.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Living close to Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos