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Chimney Survey in Frittenden
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching around Frittenden, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Frittenden
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the loft space. A survey finds these problems and records them with photos. If you’ve noticed a stack that appears to lean and unused flues sealed without airflow, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Frittenden 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Frittenden (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the chimney stack, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Frittenden
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the chimney stack as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Around Frittenden, 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.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Do you need a chimney survey in Frittenden?
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
Chimney surveys around Frittenden
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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. 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 look after a building like Frittenden Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Headcorn station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Frittenden is about 9 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in Frittenden, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include The Street, Inglis Close and Parish Avenue, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Sinkhurst Green (1 mile north), Knox Bridge (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (2 miles south-west), Sissinghurst (2 miles south-west) and Staplehurst (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Frittenden
We work in homes and buildings around Bell And Jorrocks Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Headcorn station, about 2.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles south) and Benenden Hospital (3.8 miles south).
Places near Frittenden
Also in Frittenden
Common questions in Frittenden
I let a flat near Headcorn station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Frittenden listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Frittenden?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Frittenden
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Frittenden and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.