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Chimney Survey in Lashenden
Chimney surveys in Lashenden, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lashenden
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photographs.
About our chimney survey in Lashenden
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it is safe to reach. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We’re frequently asked to look into damp patches on chimney breasts and unused flues sealed without airflow, on shared and party-wall stacks, lead flashings and flaunching.
Some older homes in villages like Lashenden 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Lashenden (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lashenden
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
In and around Lashenden, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Lashenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. If you’re in Lashenden, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in TN27 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Bell Lane and Frittenden Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Standen (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile south), Monk's Hill (1 mile east), Hareplain (2 miles south-west) and Smarden Bell (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (11 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Lashenden
The nearest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 1.8 miles north. Nearby you will also find Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romden Castle (2.9 miles east).
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
Do you need a chimney survey in Lashenden?
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. When flashings fail, water frequently shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Staining on walls around the chimney
If you let a flat or house near Headcorn station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What happens after the report arrives
Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Lashenden often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Useful tips for Lashenden property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Lashenden
Is my home in Lashenden listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Headcorn station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We inspect everything that’s safely in view and what you give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it, so you can discuss it with them.
Do you work in Lashenden?
Yes, we do. We carry out chimney surveys in Lashenden.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.