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Chimney Survey in Lodge Lees
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Lodge Lees, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Lodge Lees
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It’s not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. If something we see points to the flue, we’ll say so. If you’re worried about mortar washing out of the joints and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings alike.
In a village or hamlet like Lodge Lees, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Lodge Lees (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near Lodge Lees can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- 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.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Lodge Lees
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you’re thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it helps to know its condition first. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent, so check with them first. Older cottages and farmhouses around Lodge Lees can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lodge Lees
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lodge Lees
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Acrise Place, about 3.4 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Lodge Lees goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Shepherds Well station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Magdalene: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Lodge Lees is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Bookings from Lodge Lees are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Lodge Lees is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for chimney surveys. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Every address in CT4 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Lodge Lees, we cover Denton (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east) and Selsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Around Lodge Lees
In Lodge Lees, that means homes and buildings near Jumping Downs and The Jackdaw Inn and the streets around them. Lodge Lees’s nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 3 miles east of the centre. Open spaces near Lodge Lees include Cheriton Hill.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked, and moved if they’re working it loose. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
What we’re asked to look at in Lodge Lees
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Worn or missing pointing
Living close to Jumping Downs is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What exactly goes into their report
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
Questions from Lodge Lees
Is my home in Lodge Lees listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Shepherds Well station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Don’t ignore it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it’s stable.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you cover Lodge Lees for chimney surveys?
Yes. Lodge Lees is part of the area we cover.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.