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Brookland Chimney Survey
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Brookland from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
When to book a survey in Brookland
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. Loose pots can follow.
We are often asked to look at:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Staining on walls around the chimney
If you own a rental within reach of Appledore (Kent) station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long the report takes to arrive
How a chimney survey works in Brookland
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We look at what can safely be seen 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. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. If you are worried about worn or missing pointing and bricks with flaking faces, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Brookland, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Brookland (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys in Brookland: local notes
Brookland is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Take a building like Brookland Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark like St Augustine's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Brookland is about 10 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in Brookland get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Brookland and the places around it. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Brook Grove and Rye Road. We also cover Brenzett (1 mile north-east), Snargate (2 miles north), Ivychurch (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles east) and Appledore (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (8 miles north-west), Cheriton (15 miles north-east), Kennington (12 miles north) and New Romney (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Brookland
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Royal Oak Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north. Nearby you will also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles east). For a walk, there is Burnthouse Pen.
Why it is worth a survey now in Brookland
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Problems often go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Older and listed buildings around Brookland may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Brookland. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. We record what we see with photographs.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Brookland
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Brookland?
Frequently, yes. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Brookland is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Brookland within the area you cover?
Yes, Brookland is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What do you check on a chimney?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Brookland?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Brookland frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.