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Chimney survey in Broomfield, Kent
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- A chimney out of line
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Common roof problems in Broomfield
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Mortar washing out of the joints
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Margaret, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
Chimney survey in Broomfield
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. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. We look at each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. We survey brick chimney stacks, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are signs that a stack is leaning and disused chimneys trapping moisture.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Broomfield (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about chimney surveys in Broomfield
I let a flat near Hollingbourne station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Broomfield listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What do you check on a chimney?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. Everything is written up with photos.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We inspect what can be seen safely and what you give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it, so you can discuss it with them.
What else we do in Broomfield
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. We photograph any we find that look loose or damaged.
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Broomfield
About 0.4 miles north-west lies Leeds Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Broomfield has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Landlords with a home close to Hollingbourne station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Broomfield is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Broomfield. Broomfield is one of the places in Kent where we work.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area for chimney surveys. Other places close to Broomfield include Chegworth (1 mile east), Ashbank (1 mile north-west), Kingswood (1 mile south), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north) and Leeds (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Broomfield
In Broomfield, that means homes and buildings near The Park Gate Inn. The nearest railway station is Hollingbourne station, roughly 1.6 miles north. Nearby you will also find Leeds Castle (within half a mile north-west) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Broomfield include Detling Hill.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Hidden damage within the stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Broomfield
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
How we price chimney surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Broomfield, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
For a price for chimney surveys in Broomfield, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you can decide what to do next. Older cottages and farmhouses around Broomfield can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.