Kent · London and the South East
Maplescombe Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Maplescombe and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- A chimney out of line
- Bricks with flaking faces
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photographs.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
How a chimney survey works in Maplescombe
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It isn’t a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. 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 will say so. We survey brick chimney stacks, flaunching and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are unused flues sealed without airflow and a chimney out of line.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
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
- Maplescombe (DA4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Maplescombe
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Do you need a chimney survey in Maplescombe?
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the loft space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- A stack that appears to lean
Landlords with a home close to Eynsford station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Hidden damage within the stack
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
FAQs for Maplescombe
How do I find out if my home in Maplescombe is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Eynsford station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you work in Maplescombe?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Maplescombe.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We inspect what can safely be seen and what you give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can raise it with them.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
What’s in the survey report?
A written report with photographs, covering the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Maplescombe
The wider area around Maplescombe has a long history of building, with Lullingstone Castle about 1.9 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Maplescombe is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether the building in Maplescombe is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Maplescombe is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in DA4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Maplescombe include West Kingsdown (1 mile south-east), East Hill (1 mile south), Eynsford (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (2 miles south) and Speed Gate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Local landmarks in Maplescombe
The nearest railway station is Eynsford station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Eynsford Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5 miles south-west).
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
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How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Maplescombe, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.