Kent · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Clement Street, Kent
We carry out chimney surveys in Clement Street and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Chimney survey in Clement Street: what you get
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. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. You then know where to start. We survey chimney breasts, lead flashings and shared and party-wall stacks, and people most often book us about loose, cracked or missing pots and redundant stacks capped without ventilation.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Clement Street (BR8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
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Chimney surveys in Clement Street: local notes
With Hall Place and Gardens about 3.3 miles north-west, Clement Street sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older houses across Kent often 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Trees in and around Dartford Heath shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. The streets around a church like Church of Saint Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Clement Street is about 2 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. If you’re in Clement Street, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Kent. There’s also a page for London.
Surveys in BR8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Hawley (1 mile north-east), Sutton at Hone (1 mile east), South Darenth (2 miles south-east), Darenth (2 miles east) and St Margarets (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (6 miles east), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Clement Street
In Clement Street, that means homes and buildings near Dartford Heath, Wilmington Academy and The Plough pub, among other places. Clement Street’s nearest station is Farningham Road station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Eynsford Castle (3 miles south) and West Hill Hospital (2.2 miles north). For a walk, there is Wansunt Pit.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older roofs in small places like Clement Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would typically be. They tend to crack, so we check them closely.
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Once it cracks, water can get straight into the brickwork.
Why it is worth a survey now in Clement Street
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it’s doing. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council and the council can advise. Older cottages and farmhouses around Clement Street 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.
For a price for your roof in Clement Street, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Clement Street
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
How we price chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
FAQs for Clement Street
Will you come out to Clement Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Clement Street?
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 insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We look at the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it and you can raise it with them.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.