Kent · London and the South East
Horden Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Horden. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Chimney survey in Horden
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. If you’ve noticed cracked or missing flaunching and loose, cracked or missing pots, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Horden, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Horden (TN17, TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
What affects the price in Horden
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Local roofs in Horden
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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you live near a park like The Gill, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Anyone responsible for a site like Colliers Green Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Horden is about 6 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Roofs in Horden get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Horden is one of the places in Kent where we work for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in TN17 and TN12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Hill Top and Husheath Hill or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Horden: Colliers Green (1 mile south), Flishinghurst (2 miles south), Marden Thorn (2 miles north), Knox Bridge (2 miles east) and Cranbrook Common (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north-west), Foley Park (10 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Horden
Around Horden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Gill and the streets around them. The closest station to Horden is Marden station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (3.6 miles east) and Brattle Farm Museum (2 miles north-east).
Towns and villages near Horden
Also in Horden
When to book a survey in Horden
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Landlords with a home close to Marden station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What experience they bring
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Photograph damp patches with the date
You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. We use plain English and a photo for each defect so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere as small as Horden, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
FAQs for Horden
How do I find out if my home in Horden is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can a landlord with a rental near Marden station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Horden?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We look from the ground, from windows and from the loft where it’s safe. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where applicable. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.