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Boughton Aluph Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Boughton Aluph from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Chimney surveys around Boughton Aluph
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Boughton Aluph has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 4.2 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wye School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near County Square, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Boughton Aluph is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Boughton Aluph and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Boughton Aluph. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Boughton Corner (1 mile east), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
What’s near Boughton Aluph
Typical jobs here are in homes near Flying Horse Inn, among other places. The closest station to Boughton Aluph is Wye station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Hatch Park.
How a chimney survey works in Boughton Aluph
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. Even when it is not used, a stack has to stay weathertight. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. We survey brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and shared and party-wall stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged chimney pots and cowls and eroded joints in the brickwork.
Older buildings in small places like Boughton Aluph may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Boughton Aluph (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check the breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach.
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere as small as Boughton Aluph, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at 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 we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
To get a price for chimney surveys in Boughton Aluph, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Questions from Boughton Aluph
Do you cover smaller places like Boughton Aluph?
Yes. Boughton Aluph is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
I let a flat near Wye station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
What should I do with a chimney I do not use?
It depends on its condition and your plans. We record how the stack is doing and whether it’s capped with ventilation. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
How do I book a survey in Boughton Aluph?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How much is a survey?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
Do not ignore it. Leaning frequently comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
Do you need a chimney survey in Boughton Aluph?
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which can make a stack lean.
Problems we come across often include:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
If you own a rental within reach of Wye station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their insurance cover
Surveys for landlords and agents in Boughton Aluph
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.