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Fosten Green Chimney Survey
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Fosten Green. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Questions from Fosten Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fosten Green?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Headcorn station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
A leaning stack should be looked at. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
Do you work in Fosten Green?
Yes. We cover Fosten Green and the rest of Kent. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Chimney survey in Fosten Green: what you get
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. If you are worried about a chimney out of line and staining on walls around the chimney, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Fosten Green 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Fosten Green (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Fosten Green
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it’s doing. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent and the council can advise. Around Fosten Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fosten Green
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Plain-English reports with photos
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it is on, as far as we could see.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Fosten Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a careful look at the chimney stack, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
How we price chimney surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Local roofs in Fosten Green
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. 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.
Take an older house close to St Margaret's Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Fosten Green is about 11 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Fosten Green, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Chimney surveys in TN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Fosten Green, we cover Clapper Hill (1 mile east), East End (1 mile south), Parkgate (2 miles south-east), London Beach (3 miles east) and Strood (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (13 miles north), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Fosten Green
The closest station to Fosten Green is Headcorn station, roughly 4.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (0.9 miles south) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.1 miles north-west).
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What we’re asked to look at in Fosten Green
Years of fires can affect the mortar inside a stack. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which can make a stack lean.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- A chimney out of line
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Landlords with a home close to Headcorn station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their insurance cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one