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Chimney Survey in Congelow
Chimney surveys across Congelow, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would normally be. They crack with age, and we check them too.
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. The survey checks for cracking and gaps around each pot.
About our chimney survey in Congelow
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is frequently shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can then discuss it with them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. We are frequently asked to look into flashings pulling away from the stack and worn or missing pointing, across chimney pots and cowls, brick chimney stacks and shared and party-wall stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Congelow, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Congelow (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Congelow
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
For landlords with property near Yalding station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you’ll get the report
- What the survey will not cover
What affects the price in Congelow
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Congelow: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Yalding station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building.
Is my home in Congelow listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How much is a survey?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
It can come from several places: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. We look at each one and note the most likely cause.
Towns and villages near Congelow
What else we do in Congelow
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Congelow and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, useful for planning maintenance.
Local roofs in Congelow
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Peter's and St Paul's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Congelow is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Congelow gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our Kent coverage includes Congelow and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: ME18. We also cover the places around Congelow: Benover (1 mile south-east), Yalding (1 mile north), Laddingford (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east) and Nettlestead Green (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Around Congelow
In Congelow, that means homes and buildings near The Bull Public House. The nearest railway station is Yalding station, roughly 1 mile north-west. Nearby you will also find Teapot Island (0.6 miles north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (4.3 miles north-east).
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Congelow, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at 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.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks