Kent · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Chipstead, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Chipstead. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- A stack that appears to lean
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it is on, as far as we could see.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
About our chimney survey in Chipstead
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is frequently shared with next door. We look at what can be seen safely and what the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it and you can then discuss it with them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, lead flashings and flaunching, and people most often book us about gaps in the mortar around the pots and signs that a stack is leaning.
In a small place like Chipstead, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Chipstead (TN13, TN14)
- 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
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Chipstead, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Places near Chipstead
More services for Chipstead
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chipstead
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
What we’re asked to look at in Chipstead
Many chimneys are no longer used. 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.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- A chimney out of line
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
If you look after a building such as Amherst School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Common questions in Chipstead
I let a flat near Dunton Green station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Chipstead within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
How do I book a survey in Chipstead?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What should I do with a chimney I don’t use?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. If it is capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. We check how it’s capped and its condition, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Chipstead
Historic houses like Knole House, about 2.8 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Chipstead goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you let a flat or house near Dunton Green station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live near a park like Montreal Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Chipstead is about 2 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Surveys in Chipstead work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN13 and TN14 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a chimney survey at a property on High Street, Homedean Road and Chevening Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Chipstead: Bessels Green (1 mile south-east), Riverhead (1 mile east), Dunton Green (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-west) and Chevening (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (13 miles north-east) and Swanley (8 miles north).
Near you in Chipstead
We work in homes and buildings around Montreal Park, The Bricklayers Arms and Trinity School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Dunton Green station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (3.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Chipstead includes Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.