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Egerton Chimney Survey
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Egerton? You can book a chimney survey in Egerton and across Kent.
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
About our chimney survey in Egerton
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it’s safe to reach. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. If you’re worried about a chimney out of line and damp patches on chimney breasts, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and brick chimney stacks alike.
In a small place like Egerton, many roofs stand in the open, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Egerton (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Egerton
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Problems frequently go unnoticed until damp appears inside. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. Older and listed buildings around Egerton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Egerton
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Chimney surveys in Egerton: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you live in an older home near Church of St James, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Egerton Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Egerton is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in Egerton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
All of TN27 is covered for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Stevens Close and New Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Mundy Bois (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-west), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south-west), Pembles Cross (1 mile west) and Potter's Forstal (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles west) and Davington (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Egerton
Egerton’s nearest station is Pluckley station, roughly 2.7 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (1.5 miles west).
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check them and at the stack in the loft where there’s safe access.
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. We record any cracking and where it is.
Questions from Egerton
I let a flat near Pluckley station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Egerton is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Is Egerton in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Egerton and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common roof problems in Egerton
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- A stack that appears to lean
Landlords with a home close to Pluckley station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will the report include photos?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Towns and villages near Egerton
What else we do in Egerton
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Egerton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.