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Chimney Survey in Eynsford
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Eynsford, with photos and a written report.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
How a chimney survey works in Eynsford
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. Where it may be a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. We survey brick chimney stacks, flaunching and chimney breasts, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose, cracked or missing pots and bricks with flaking faces.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Eynsford (DA4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Eynsford
I let a flat near Eynsford station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Eynsford?
Yes, Eynsford is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Conditions inside walls
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
How the survey changes by roof type
Flaunching
We frequently find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. Caught early, it is often a small job.
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
What we’re asked to look at in Eynsford
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- A stack that appears to lean
If you own a rental within reach of Eynsford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the survey won’t cover
Places near Eynsford
Also in Eynsford
Leave it or get it looked at?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. For older village homes like those around Eynsford, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Eynsford
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs in Eynsford
The wider area around Eynsford has a long history of building, with Lullingstone Castle about 1 mile south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live in an older home near Church of Saint Martin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like The Anthony Roper Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Eynsford is about 5 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Surveys in Eynsford work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Eynsford is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in DA4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Station Road, High Street and Edwards Court, and we cover them all. Other places close to Eynsford include Farningham (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (1 mile south-east), Horton Kirby (2 miles north-east), East Hill (2 miles south-east) and Speed Gate (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Eynsford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Malt Shovel pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Eynsford station, about 0.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Eynsford Castle (under half a mile north) and Darenth Park Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include The Warren.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Eynsford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. 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 photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.