Kent · London and the South East
Hearnden Green Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Hearnden Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Chimney survey in Hearnden Green: what you get
If you’re buying a home with chimneys, it is worth knowing their condition before you exchange. On older stacks, we frequently find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. You get photos and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. We’re often asked to look into gaps where the stack meets the roof and disused chimneys trapping moisture, across shared and party-wall stacks, chimney breasts and flaunching.
Somewhere as small as Hearnden Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Hearnden Green (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price chimney surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
To get a price for chimney surveys in Hearnden Green, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Chimney surveys in Hearnden Green: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Leeds Castle about 4.1 miles north, Hearnden Green sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Hearnden Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Hearnden Green and nearby. Our Kent coverage includes Hearnden Green. Maidstone is in our area too.
Chimney surveys in TN27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Hearnden Green include Headcorn (1 mile south-east), Southernden (2 miles east), Swift's Green (3 miles south-east), Smarden Bell (3 miles south-east) and Lashenden (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Around Hearnden Green
The closest station to Hearnden Green is Headcorn station, roughly 1.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (1.7 miles north-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.6 miles south).
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Hearnden Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Signs you need a chimney survey in Hearnden Green
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. People usually call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
If you let a flat or house near Headcorn station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Why act early in Hearnden 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. Around Hearnden Green, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Hearnden Green
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.
FAQs for Hearnden Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Headcorn station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Hearnden Green 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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What do you check on a chimney?
The whole stack, as far as it can be seen safely: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. For the flue, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.