Kent · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Marden
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Marden? We carry out chimney surveys in Marden and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Flaunching that has broken away
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Marden
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We check whatever is safely visible and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can then discuss it with them. You get a written report with photos and what we recommend. We’re frequently asked to look into cracked or missing flaunching and gaps where the stack meets the roof, across shared and party-wall stacks, chimney pots and cowls and brick chimney stacks.
Around Marden, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Marden (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Marden: your questions answered
Is my home in Marden listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Marden within the area you cover?
Yes, Marden is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. You will then get the report by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Normally it’s water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped, and record what we find.
What else we do in Marden
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Marden, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
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When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
Landlord and commercial surveys in Marden
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Chimney surveys in Marden: local notes
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you own a rental within reach of Marden station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a building like Marden Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark like St Michael and All Angels Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Marden is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit Marden as part of our work across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Marden and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We cover every part of the TN12 postcode area for chimney surveys. You’ll find streets such as High Street, The Old Market and Rookery Court, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Marden Beech (1 mile south-west), Claygate (2 miles west), Pearson's Green (3 miles west), Brandfold (3 miles south-west) and Capel Cross (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (8 miles north).
What’s near Marden
Marden has its own railway station: Marden station. Other landmarks nearby include South East Romany Museum (0.9 miles east).
How the survey changes by roof type
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render can’t be seen without removing some, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check them and at the stack in the loft where there’s safe access.