Kent · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Kingswood, Kent
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Kingswood. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Worn or missing pointing
About our chimney survey in Kingswood
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. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. We survey lead flashings, brick chimney stacks and chimney breasts, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose, cracked or missing pots and a stack that appears to lean.
Older buildings in small places like Kingswood may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Kingswood (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Kingswood, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Kingswood
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. Outbuildings and barns around Kingswood are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Kingswood
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Kingswood questions
Do you cover smaller places like Kingswood?
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 when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Harrietsham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Kingswood?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. You’ll then get the report by email.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
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 it’s easy to follow.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
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What affects the price in Kingswood
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Chimney surveys in Kingswood: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Leeds Castle, about 1.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kingswood. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Take a building like Kingswood Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Harrietsham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Kingswood Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Kingswood is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings from Kingswood are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of ME17 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Chestnut Drive, Bushy Grove and Tall Trees Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Chartway Street (1 mile south-west), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (1 mile north), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile east) and Chegworth (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Around Kingswood
For rail, the closest station is Harrietsham station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Leeds Castle (1.5 miles north) and KIMS hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Once it cracks, water can get straight into the brickwork.
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. We record any cracking and where it is.