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Four Throws Chimney Survey
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. Chimney surveys in Four Throws, with photos and a clear written report.
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Chimney survey in Four Throws: what you get
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. We survey brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and shared and party-wall stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are staining on walls around the chimney and unused flues sealed without airflow.
Older buildings in small places like Four Throws 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Four Throws (TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a chimney survey in Four Throws
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. In time, the pots can become loose.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Worn or missing pointing
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Are they insured for the work?
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Four Throws needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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 photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Four Throws
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Also near Four Throws
Other services in Four Throws
Why get it checked now?
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you can decide what to do next. Around Four Throws, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Four Throws, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Four Throws
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Photographs and a written report every time
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
Local roofs in Four Throws
With Great Dixter about 3.9 miles south-east, Four Throws sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Trees in and around Collingwood Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. Anyone responsible for a site like Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Four Throws is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We survey roofs in Four Throws and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Four Throws and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN18 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Rye Road, Foxhole Lane and Conghurst Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Four Throws, we cover Little Conghurst (1 mile south-west), Pipsden (1 mile north-west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west), The Moor (1 mile west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
What’s near Four Throws
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oak And Ivy Public House and Collingwood Nature Reserve. The closest station to Four Throws is Etchingham station, roughly 4.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north-east).
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
FAQs for Four Throws
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Four Throws?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Four Throws within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.