Kent · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Chegworth
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Chegworth. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Worn or missing pointing
- A chimney out of line
Chimney survey in Chegworth: what you get
If a chimney looks out of line, it’s worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. Typical surveys look at spalled or crumbling bricks and mortar washing out of the joints, on brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and flaunching.
Some older homes in villages like Chegworth 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Chegworth (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Chegworth
Historic houses such as Leeds Castle, about 0.9 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Chegworth goes. On older houses around here, roofs often 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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you let a flat or house near Harrietsham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Harrietsham Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Chegworth is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Roofs in Chegworth get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Chegworth is one of the places in Kent where we work for chimney surveys. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area for chimney surveys. Other places close to Chegworth include Broomfield (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile south-east), Harrietsham (1 mile east), Kingswood (1 mile south-west) and Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Around Chegworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Park Gate Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Harrietsham station, about 1 mile east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (4.9 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
Nearby places to Chegworth
What else we do in Chegworth
Why it’s worth a survey now in Chegworth
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you know where you stand. In a place like Chegworth, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% customer satisfaction
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Chegworth
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere like Chegworth needs a little journey planning: tell us 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.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. We record any cracking and where it is.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
For a price for chimney surveys in Chegworth, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Chegworth
Do you cover smaller places like Chegworth?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Chegworth listed or in a conservation area?
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.
What should I do with a chimney I don’t use?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. If it is capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. Everything is written up with photographs.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.