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Chimney Survey in Broadstone
Chimney surveys in Broadstone and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Chimney survey in Broadstone: what you get
A damp patch on a chimney breast does not always come from the same place. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. We check each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. We’re often asked to look into damp patches on chimney breasts and damaged chimney pots and cowls, across brick chimney stacks, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Broadstone, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Broadstone (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Broadstone, 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 with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. For older village homes like those around Broadstone, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Broadstone
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Broadstone questions
Will you come out to Broadstone?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Lenham station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows by email.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What do you check on a chimney?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Broadstone
The wider area around Broadstone has a long history of building, with Leeds Castle about 3.7 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Broadstone is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Broadstone and the rest of Kent. Broadstone is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Chimney surveys in ME17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Boughton Park, Headcorn Road and Eastwood Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Eastwood (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile north-east), Liverton Street (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east) and Ulcombe (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Broadstone
We work in homes and buildings around The Kings Head Public House. Broadstone’s nearest station is Lenham station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (1.2 miles east) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles north-west).
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks often have soft lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
What we are asked to look at in Broadstone
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
If you let a flat or house near Lenham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.