Kent · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Boughton Lees, Kent
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching around Boughton Lees, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Boughton Lees homes and their roofs
Older houses across Kent frequently 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 3.4 miles south-west lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Boughton Lees has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For businesses in and around places such as County Square, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Landlords with a home close to Wye station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Boughton Lees is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Boughton Lees and the rest of Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We work across the TN25 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Wye Road, Pilgrims Way and Faversham Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Boughton Lees: Kennington (2 miles south), Bockhanger (2 miles south-west), Potters Corner (2 miles south-west), Westwell (2 miles west) and Godinton (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
What’s near Boughton Lees
We work in homes and buildings around Flying Horse Inn. Boughton Lees’s nearest station is Wye station, about 1.4 miles east. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles south) and County Square (2.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Boughton Lees include Hatch Park.
About our chimney survey in Boughton Lees
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We survey brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and chimney pots and cowls, and common reasons people get in touch are spalled or crumbling bricks and mortar washing out of the joints.
Some older homes in villages like Boughton Lees are 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Boughton Lees (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. For a village or hamlet like Boughton Lees, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- 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.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we check how the pots are capped. Capping without ventilation can trap moisture.
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Boughton Lees
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Common roof problems in Boughton Lees
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Worn or missing pointing
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Saint Christopher's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Why it is worth a survey now in Boughton Lees
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. Outbuildings and barns around Boughton Lees are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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FAQs for Boughton Lees
How do I find out if my home in Boughton Lees is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Boughton Lees?
Yes. Boughton Lees is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where applicable. We note anything we couldn’t see.