Kent · London and the South East
Chevening Chimney Survey
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Chevening from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- A chimney out of line
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Older roofs in small places like Chevening can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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 the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
To get a price for chimney surveys in Chevening, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Chimney survey in Chevening: what you get
A damp patch on a chimney breast doesn’t always come from the same place. Water may be getting in at the top through cracked flaunching or an uncapped pot, through the brickwork, or at the flashings. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. We check each possibility and record what we find. You then know where to start. If you’ve noticed disused chimneys trapping moisture and lifted or split lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Chevening, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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 frequently need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Chevening (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your 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
Chevening homes and their roofs
With Quebec House about 3.3 miles south-west, Chevening sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a building such as Combe Bank School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to Church of St Botolph: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Chevening is about 3 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. In Chevening, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Kent, we cover Chevening. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We work across TN14 for chimney surveys. Other places close to Chevening include Chipstead (1 mile south-east), Sundridge (2 miles south), Dunton Green (2 miles east), Bessels Green (2 miles south-east) and Riverhead (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Chevening
We work in homes and buildings around Trinity School, among other places. Chevening’s nearest station is Dunton Green station, about 1.7 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (4.2 miles east). Open spaces near Chevening include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Chevening
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
Nearby places to Chevening
Also in Chevening
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chevening
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
Where another specialist is needed, like a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
When to book a survey in Chevening
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the loft space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Worn or missing pointing
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Landlords with a home close to Dunton Green station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
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.
Chevening: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Dunton Green station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Chevening listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We inspect everything that’s safely in view and what you give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can raise it with them.
How do I book a survey in Chevening?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.