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Chimney survey in Lenham Heath, Kent
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Lenham Heath, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Useful tips for Lenham Heath property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Make sure redundant flues are capped with ventilation. That helps stop damp building up inside.
Chimney survey in Lenham Heath
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We check everything that’s safely in view and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. If you’ve noticed unused flues sealed without airflow and bricks with flaking faces, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Lenham Heath may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Lenham Heath (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Lenham Heath
Also in Lenham Heath
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks often have soft lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. The survey looks at whether the lead is tight, sound and well fixed.
Local roofs in Lenham Heath
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Lenham School will know that 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 Lenham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Trinity, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Lenham Heath is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Lenham Heath is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in ME17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Lenham Forstal Road, Crabtree Lane and Rose Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east) and Minster (14 miles north).
Near you in Lenham Heath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion Inn. The nearest railway station is Lenham station, roughly 2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (2.4 miles south-west).
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere like Lenham Heath needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Your questions about chimney surveys in Lenham Heath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lenham Heath?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Lenham station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
Don’t ignore it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. We record its condition with photographs, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it is stable.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. Where applicable, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Do you cover Lenham Heath?
Yes. We carry out chimney surveys in Lenham Heath, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks