Kent · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Fleeden
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Fleeden and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Chimney survey in Fleeden: what you get
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. We survey chimney breasts, flaunching and chimney pots and cowls, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged chimney pots and cowls and worn or missing pointing.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Fleeden (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Fleeden can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Fleeden
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
For landlords with property near Pluckley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Why it’s worth a survey now in Fleeden
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it’s useful to know its condition first. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent, so check with them first. In a small place like Fleeden, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Fleeden
Do you cover smaller places like Fleeden?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
I let a flat near Pluckley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Fleeden?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
What does a chimney survey cover?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
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What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Chimney surveys around Fleeden
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Fleeden has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 2.2 miles north-east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Trees in and around Ashford Community Woodland shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you run a business near County Square, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Fleeden is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. If you are in Fleeden, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Fleeden. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in TN26 is covered for chimney surveys. If you’re just outside Fleeden, we cover Daniel's Water (1 mile north), Chilmington Green (1 mile east), Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Shadoxhurst (2 miles south) and Stanhope (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Around Fleeden
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ashford Community Woodland, among other places. Fleeden’s nearest station is Pluckley station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.9 miles east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.