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Chimney Survey in Kent Street
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Kent Street, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Worn or missing pointing
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Older roofs in small places like Kent Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Chimney survey in Kent Street: what you get
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. Common reasons to book are a chimney out of line and gaps in the mortar around the pots, on brick chimney stacks, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Kent Street, 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. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Kent Street (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Kent Street questions
Is my home in Kent Street listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Wateringbury station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
It is worth having a leaning stack checked. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
Towns and villages near Kent Street
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Chimney surveys in Kent Street: local notes
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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Old Soar Manor, about 2.8 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Kent Street goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Trees in and around Manor Park Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. The streets around a church such as St Lawrence's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Kent Street is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Kent Street is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Kent Street. Maidstone is in our area too.
We cover every part of the ME18 postcode area for chimney surveys. You will find streets such as Kent Street and Malling Road. We also cover the places around Kent Street: Herne Pound (1 mile south-west), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Pizien Well (1 mile south-east) and Swanton (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Kent Street
Around Kent Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Queens Head Public House and Manor Park Country Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wateringbury station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Maidstone Hospital (4.3 miles east).
What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We record their condition with photographs.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Kent Street
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Bricks with flaking faces
- A chimney out of line
- Worn or missing pointing
If you look after a building like Kings Hill School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the price includes VAT
Prices for chimney surveys in Kent Street
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents and landlords in Kent Street book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos.
Why it is worth a survey now in Kent Street
Most people never get a proper look at their chimney stacks. Problems frequently go unnoticed until damp appears inside. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. Outbuildings and barns around Kent Street are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.