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Chimney survey in Burlings, Kent
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Burlings. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
Chimney survey in Burlings: what you get
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. If you’re worried about flashings pulling away from the stack and pots or cowls that look unsafe, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Burlings are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Burlings (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Burlings
Other services in Burlings
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a stack seems to lean, do not leave it. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you know where you stand. For older village homes like those around Burlings, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Chimney surveys around Burlings
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Down House, about 2.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burlings. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For landlords with property near Knockholt station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Charles Darwin School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Burlings is about 5 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We survey roofs in Burlings and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Kent, we cover Burlings. You can also see our page for London.
We work across TN14 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Burlings: Horns Green (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Luxted (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Burlings
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Blacksmith's Arms, among other places. Burlings’s nearest station is Knockholt station, roughly 3 miles north-east. A little further out are Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Burlings, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- 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 check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Signs you need a chimney survey in Burlings
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People normally call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- A chimney out of line
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
The streets around a church such as St Katharine's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Will the report include photos?
- What experience they bring
Your questions about chimney surveys in Burlings
I let a flat near Knockholt station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Burlings is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
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.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.