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Chimney Survey in Langley Heath
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Langley Heath, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Chimney survey in Langley Heath: what you get
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. If you are worried about mortar washing out of the joints and damp patches on chimney breasts, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared and party-wall stacks, lead flashings and chimney pots and cowls alike.
Some older homes in villages like Langley Heath are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Langley Heath (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys in Langley Heath: 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Stoneacre about 1.4 miles north-west, Langley Heath sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Mall Maidstone, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you own a rental within reach of Hollingbourne station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Senacre Technology College, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Langley Heath is about 4 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in Langley Heath, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Kent, we cover Langley Heath.
We survey roofs across the ME17 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Skinner's Way, Shepherds Way and Heath Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Langley (1 mile west), Five Wents (1 mile south-west), Warmlake (1 mile south), Chart Sutton (1 mile south-west) and Otham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles west), Faversham (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (9 miles west).
Landmarks near Langley Heath
In Langley Heath, that means homes and buildings near The Potting Shed pub. The nearest railway station is Hollingbourne station, about 2.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include The Dog Collar Museum (1.8 miles north-east) and The Mall Maidstone (4 miles north-west). The countryside around Langley Heath includes Detling Hill.
Why act early in Langley Heath
If you’re thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it is useful to know its condition first. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent and the council can advise. In a place like Langley Heath, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Langley Heath, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Common questions in Langley Heath
I let a flat near Hollingbourne station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Langley Heath listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We look from the ground, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. Where applicable, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
It can come from several places: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. If it is capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. We check how it’s capped and its condition, so you can plan what to do with it.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
Towns and villages near Langley Heath
Other services in Langley Heath
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Cottages and farmhouses around Langley Heath often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack often shows where water is getting in. We record what we see with photographs.
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would normally be. They tend to crack, so we check them closely.