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Chimney Survey in Lamberhurst
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching around Lamberhurst, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Lamberhurst
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
Chimney survey in Lamberhurst
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. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. Typical surveys look at redundant stacks capped without ventilation and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, on chimney pots and cowls, brick chimney stacks and shared and party-wall stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Lamberhurst, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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 whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Lamberhurst (TN3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Lamberhurst
Also in Lamberhurst
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lamberhurst
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Lamberhurst and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Look at your chimneys from ground level now and then, especially after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
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.
What a chimney survey looks like in Lamberhurst
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Scotney Castle, about 0.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Lamberhurst goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Wadhurst station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Lamberhurst is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We survey roofs in Lamberhurst and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Lamberhurst and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN3 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Clivedon Court, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles north-west), Key's Green (3 miles north-west), Petteridge (3 miles north), Brenchley (4 miles north) and Matfield (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles north-west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north-east).
Around Lamberhurst
Around Lamberhurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Horse And Groom Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wadhurst station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Lamberhurst includes Bewl Water.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere like Lamberhurst needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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FAQs for Lamberhurst
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Wadhurst station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Lamberhurst is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. We record its condition with photos, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it is stable.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it’s safe. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The written report follows by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Is Lamberhurst in your area?
Yes. We cover Lamberhurst and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.