Kent · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Hazelwood
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. We carry out chimney surveys in Hazelwood.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Flaunching that has broken away
Why act early in Hazelwood
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you know where you stand. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hazelwood, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
About our chimney survey in Hazelwood
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It is not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. Common reasons to book are a chimney out of line and lifted or split lead flashings, on brick chimney stacks, lead flashings and chimney breasts.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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 frequently where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Hazelwood (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
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.
Hazelwood: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Hazelwood?
Yes, Hazelwood is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chelsfield station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
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. If you’re thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
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Common roof problems in Hazelwood
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- A stack that appears to lean
Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What a chimney survey looks like in Hazelwood
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Hazelwood has a long history of building, with Down House about 1 mile west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Downe Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Chelsfield station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Hazelwood is about 4 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. We carry out chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Hazelwood. Across Kent, we cover Hazelwood. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: TN14. You’ll find streets like Hazelwood Road, Cudham Lane North and Spinney Way. We also cover Downe (1 mile west), Luxted (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile south), Single Street (1 mile south-west) and Green Street Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south-east), Northfleet (14 miles north-east) and Swanley (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Hazelwood
Around Hazelwood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near George and Dragon pub and Green Street Green Primary School. The nearest railway station is Chelsfield station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We record their condition with photographs.
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. We record any cracking and where it is.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Hazelwood, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
For a price for chimney surveys in Hazelwood, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.