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Chimney survey in Kennington, Kent
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Kennington from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Useful tips for Kennington property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. It shows what we found and where, as far as we could see.
Make sure redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
Chimney survey in Kennington
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. Common reasons to book are loose, cracked or missing pots and eroded joints in the brickwork, on chimney breasts, lead flashings and shared and party-wall stacks.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Kennington drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Kennington (TN24, TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Homes around Kennington often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Common questions in Kennington
Do you cover smaller places like Kennington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kennington?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. Where applicable, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. We check how it’s capped and its condition, so you can plan what to do with it.
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What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
For a price for chimney surveys in Kennington, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Chimney surveys in Kennington: local notes
Godinton House, about 2.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kennington. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you live near a park such as Conningbrook Lakes Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take a building like Kennington Church of England Academy: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Kennington is about 2 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Kennington can all book chimney surveys. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Canterbury is in our area too.
Chimney surveys in TN24 and TN25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Park Road, York Road and Ball Lane, and we cover them all. Being close to the A28, Kennington is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Bockhanger (1 mile south-west), Potters Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Lees (2 miles north), Godinton (2 miles south-west) and Willesborough (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Kennington
Around Kennington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Towers School and Sixth Form Centre, Conningbrook Lakes Country Park and The Rose Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Kennington is Ashford International station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include County Square (1.4 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Kennington includes Hatch Park.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Kennington and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Roof by roof
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. We record any cracking and where it is.