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Chimney survey in Lullingstone, Kent
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching around Lullingstone, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- A chimney out of line
- Lifted or split lead flashings
How a chimney survey works in Lullingstone
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it is worth knowing their condition before you exchange. On older stacks, we often find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. You get photographs and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. Typical surveys look at gaps where the stack meets the roof and loose, cracked or missing pots, on brick chimney stacks, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings.
In a small place like Lullingstone, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Lullingstone (DA4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for chimney surveys in Lullingstone
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
For a price for chimney surveys in Lullingstone, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Nearby places to Lullingstone
Other services in Lullingstone
Common roof problems in Lullingstone
Aerials and dishes are often fixed to stacks. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Signs that a stack is leaning
If you own a rental within reach of Eynsford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Will the report include photos?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
What we can’t see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Lullingstone
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lullingstone
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Lullingstone questions
Do you cover smaller places like Lullingstone?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Lullingstone is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
There’s no single answer. We record how the stack is doing and whether it is capped with ventilation. If you’re thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. It isn’t a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What a chimney survey looks like in Lullingstone
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Lullingstone has a long history of building, with Lullingstone Castle about 0.1 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of Saint Botolph, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you live near a park such as Raspberry Hall Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Lullingstone is about 3 miles south of Swanley, in Kent. We survey roofs in Lullingstone and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent. You can also see our page for London.
We cover every part of DA4 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Shoreham (2 miles south), Well Hill (2 miles west), Crockenhill (2 miles north-west), Maypole (2 miles west) and Bopeep (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles north-east) and Swanley (3 miles north).
Near you in Lullingstone
Around Lullingstone, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Malt Shovel pub and Raspberry Hall Park. Lullingstone’s nearest station is Eynsford station, about 0.6 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Lullingstone Castle (less than half a mile east) and Orpington Hospital (4.2 miles west). Not far away are The Warren.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Lullingstone, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.