Kent · London and the South East
Brenzett Chimney Survey
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in Brenzett.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Chimney survey in Brenzett: what you get
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We check whatever is safely visible and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. You get a report with photographs and our recommendations. We are frequently asked to look into cracked or missing flaunching and pots or cowls that look unsafe, across lead flashings, chimney breasts and shared and party-wall stacks.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. 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.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Brenzett (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Around Brenzett, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Also in Brenzett
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They tend to crack, so we check them closely.
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. Caught early, it’s frequently a small job.
FAQs for Brenzett
Do you cover smaller places like Brenzett?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Brenzett listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
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.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What a chimney survey looks like in Brenzett
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take a building like Brenzett Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Eanswith's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Appledore (Kent) station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Brenzett is about 9 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Brenzett is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Brenzett. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Surveys in TN29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Moore Close, King Street and Church Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Snargate (1 mile north-west), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (4 miles north-west), Hamstreet (4 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Hawkinge (15 miles north-east), Tenterden (8 miles north-west) and Cheriton (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Brenzett
We work in homes and buildings around The Fleur De Lys Public House The Fleur-De-Lys-Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Brenzett is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (within half a mile east) and Romney 'castle' (2.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest and Burnthouse Pen.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brenzett
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- 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 it is easy to follow.
Check fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.