Kent · London and the South East
Hollingbourne Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Hollingbourne and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Chimney survey in Hollingbourne: what you get
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. 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 and you can then discuss it with them. You get a written report with photographs and what we recommend. We survey chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flashings pulling away from the stack and bricks with flaking faces.
In a village or hamlet like Hollingbourne, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Hollingbourne (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Hollingbourne, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. Older and listed buildings around Hollingbourne may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Check fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hollingbourne
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They crack with age, and we check them too.
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. Caught early, it is frequently a small job.
Chimney surveys around Hollingbourne
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’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Leeds Castle, about 1.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hollingbourne. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Hollingbourne station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to All Saints Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hollingbourne Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Hollingbourne is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out chimney surveys in Hollingbourne for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Kent coverage includes Hollingbourne and the places around it.
Chimney surveys in ME17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Upper Street, Pilgrims Way and Hollingbourne Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Hollingbourne, we cover Eyhorne Street (1 mile south-west), Broad Street (1 mile north-west), Chegworth (2 miles south), Ashbank (2 miles south-west) and Broomfield (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Hollingbourne
Around Hollingbourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Glyder House Sugar Loaves Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hollingbourne station, roughly 0.6 miles west. A little further out are Laundry Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Leeds Castle (1.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
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Hollingbourne questions
Is my home in Hollingbourne listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Hollingbourne station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you cover Hollingbourne?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Hollingbourne.
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. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.