Kent · London and the South East
Coursehorn Chimney Survey
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Coursehorn, with photographs and a written report.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Bricks with flaking faces
When to book a survey in Coursehorn
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Dunstan, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- When you will get the report
How a chimney survey works in Coursehorn
If you’re buying a home with chimneys, it is worth knowing their condition before you exchange. On older stacks, we frequently find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. You get photographs and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. Common reasons to book are lifted or split lead flashings and damp on a chimney breast inside, across shared and party-wall stacks, chimney pots and cowls and flaunching.
Older buildings in small places like Coursehorn may be 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 often matched when work is done.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Coursehorn (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Coursehorn
Also in Coursehorn
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Why act early in Coursehorn
Damp in a chimney breast usually gets worse while the cause is left. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Coursehorn
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Prices for chimney surveys in Coursehorn
To price your survey, we look at:
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Coursehorn, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Your questions about chimney surveys in Coursehorn
Do you carry out roof surveys in Coursehorn?
Yes, Coursehorn is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Coursehorn within the area you cover?
Yes. Coursehorn is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. 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.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Coursehorn homes and their roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Take a building like Cranbrook School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Trees in and around Crane Valley shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Coursehorn is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit Coursehorn as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN17 is within our area for chimney surveys. If you’re just outside Coursehorn, we cover Baker's Cross (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile west), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
What’s near Coursehorn
We work in homes and buildings around White Horse pub, Cranbrook Church of England Primary School and Crane Valley. Nearby you will also find Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east).