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Chimney survey in Goudhurst, Kent
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- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Bricks with flaking faces
What we are asked to look at in Goudhurst
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the loft space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Signs that a stack is leaning
If you own a rental within reach of Marden station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is added on top
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Goudhurst
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. We survey chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks, and people most often book us about cracked or missing flaunching and eroded joints in the brickwork.
In a small place like Goudhurst, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Goudhurst (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Goudhurst
Can a landlord with a rental near Marden station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Goudhurst?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Chimney surveys in Goudhurst: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Scotney Castle, about 2.6 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Goudhurst. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Homes near green spaces such as The Gill can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Goudhurst is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Roofs in Goudhurst get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Church Road and Back Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Smallbridge (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile north), Broad Ford (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (2 miles north) and Glassenbury (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Goudhurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Star And Eagle Hotel and The Gill, among other places. The nearest railway station is Marden station, about 4.5 miles north. Nearby you will also find Finchcocks Musical Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Bewl Water.
Roof by roof
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
Flaunching
We often find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. It is normally a modest repair when it’s caught early.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the chimney stack, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a hamlet or village like Goudhurst, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, particularly after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.