Kent · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Eridge Green, Kent
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Eridge Green, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Local roofs in Eridge Green
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Eridge Green has a long history of building, with Groombridge Place about 1.9 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you live near a park like Eridge Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Eridge Green is about 3 miles south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We carry out chimney surveys in Eridge Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover Eridge Green. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Surveys in TN3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Warren Farm Lane and Forge Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Frant (2 miles east), The Platt (2 miles south-east), Mark Cross (3 miles south-east), Town Row (3 miles south) and Rotherfield (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Eridge Green
Around Eridge Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Eridge Park and the streets around them. Eridge Green’s nearest station is Eridge station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include The Corn Exchange (2.4 miles north-east) and Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Eridge Green include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Eridge Green
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it’s safe. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We’re often asked to look into redundant stacks capped without ventilation and damp on a chimney breast inside, on lead flashings, chimney breasts and shared and party-wall stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Eridge Green may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Eridge Green (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. The survey checks for cracking and gaps around each pot.
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Around Eridge Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
To get a price for chimney surveys in Eridge Green, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. Older and listed buildings around Eridge Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Eridge Green
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Eridge Green
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What affects the price in Eridge Green
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Do you need a chimney survey in Eridge Green?
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. Loose pots can follow.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Worn or missing pointing
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
If you let a flat or house near Eridge station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Which limits apply to the survey
Eridge Green questions
I let a flat near Eridge station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Eridge Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
It can come from several places: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We check each one and note the most likely cause.