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Holborough Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Holborough, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- A stack that appears to lean
How a chimney survey works in Holborough
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. Typical surveys look at damp patches on chimney breasts and unused flues sealed without airflow, across shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings.
Around Holborough, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Holborough (ME6, ME1, ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Holborough questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Holborough?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Snodland station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It’s worth having a leaning stack checked. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. If you have questions on the day, just ask. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Holborough, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- 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.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They tend to crack, so we look at them closely.
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack often shows where water is getting in. What we find is photographed and described.
Local roofs in Holborough
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You will 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. Historic houses like Starkey Castle, about 1.9 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Holborough goes. 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.
Living close to Holborough Marshes is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For an older house near a landmark like Church of the New Jerusalem, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Snodland station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Holborough is about 4 miles west of Chatham, in Kent. We carry out chimney surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Holborough and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME6, ME1 and ME19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Lee Road, Byrne Road and Ladds Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Snodland (1 mile south-west), Peters Village (1 mile east), Scarborough (1 mile east), Upper Halling (1 mile north-west) and Wouldham (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Gravesend (7 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Holborough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Monks Head pub, Holborough Marshes and The Holmesdale School. The nearest railway station is Snodland station, about 0.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east) and Leybourne Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Holborough
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Conditions inside walls
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Defects tend to go unseen until there is a stain. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. With lower homes, common in places like Holborough, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Holborough
- An independent look at the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or our case studies.