Kent · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Kingston, Kent
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Kingston from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Your questions about chimney surveys in Kingston
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Adisham station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Kingston?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. For the flue, you will need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. If you’re thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Chimney survey in Kingston: what you get
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It’s not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. If you’ve noticed a chimney out of line and flaunching that has broken away, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings alike.
Some older homes in villages like Kingston are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Kingston (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts often point to a problem above. We check the breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach.
What affects the price in Kingston
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Kingston, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Useful tips for Kingston property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kingston
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Chimney surveys in Kingston: local notes
With Goodnestone Park about 3.8 miles north-east, Kingston sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Homes near green spaces like Jumping Downs can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Giles, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Adisham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Kingston is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out chimney surveys in Kingston for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Kingston is one of the places in Kent we cover.
We cover every part of CT4 for chimney surveys. You’ll find streets like The Street, Church Lane and Covet Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Kingston, we cover Out Elmstead (1 mile south-east), Barham (1 mile south-east), Marley (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (1 mile north-west) and Derringstone (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Kingston
In Kingston, that means homes and buildings near Black Robin Public House and Jumping Downs and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Adisham station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north-west).