Kent · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Green Street Green, Kent
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Green Street Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Chimney survey in Green Street Green: what you get
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is frequently shared with next door. We check what can safely be seen and what the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it and you can then discuss it with them. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed lifted or split lead flashings and flaunching that has broken away, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Green Street Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Green Street Green (DA2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Green Street Green
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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Common questions in Green Street Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Longfield station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Do you cover smaller places like Green Street Green?
Yes. Green Street Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What will the report tell me?
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 long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. 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.
Useful tips for Green Street Green property owners
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Photograph damp patches with the date
Once we have 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.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Green Street Green
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Green Street Green. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Green Street Green, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Green Street Green
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Older buildings may be listed or sit 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.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Bluewater, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you live near a park such as Beacon Wood Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Anyone responsible for a site like Greenlands Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Green Street Green is about 3 miles south-east of Dartford, in Kent. We visit Green Street Green as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across the DA2 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you’re just outside Green Street Green, we cover Grubb Street (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile east), St Margarets (1 mile west), Bean (1 mile north) and Darenth (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Green Street Green
In Green Street Green, that means homes and buildings near Beacon Wood Country Park, Longfield Academy and The Black Horse pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Longfield station, about 1.5 miles south-east. A little further out are Bluewater (1.8 miles north) and Stone Castle (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Green Street Green includes Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To get a price for chimney surveys in Green Street Green, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.