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Chimney Survey in Henhurst
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Henhurst? You can book a chimney survey in Henhurst and across Kent.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- A chimney out of line
- Mortar washing out of the joints
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Older roofs in small places like Henhurst can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Chimney survey in Henhurst
A damp patch on a chimney breast does not always come from the same place. Water may be getting in at the top through cracked flaunching or an uncapped pot, through the brickwork, or at the flashings. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. We check each possibility and record what we find. You then know where to start. If you’ve noticed staining on walls around the chimney and a stack that appears to lean, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and lead flashings alike.
Somewhere as small as Henhurst, 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. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Henhurst (DA12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Prices for chimney surveys in Henhurst
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Chimney surveys around Henhurst
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Henhurst, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Cobham College, about 1 mile south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Henhurst. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Sole Street station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Living close to Jeskyns is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Henhurst is about 2 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Henhurst and nearby. Across Kent, we cover Henhurst. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: DA12. We also cover Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile north-west), Istead Rise (1 mile west), Gravesend (2 miles north), Denton (2 miles north) and Northfleet Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (9 miles west).
Landmarks near Henhurst
In Henhurst, that means homes and buildings near Jeskyns, The George Inn and Thamesview School and the streets around them. Henhurst’s nearest station is Sole Street station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (2.8 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Henhurst
Landlords, agents and building managers in Henhurst and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. The photos show the problem and which side it is on, as far as we could see.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
Henhurst questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Henhurst?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Henhurst?
Yes. Henhurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
How do I book a survey in Henhurst?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render can’t be seen without removing some, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.