Kent · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Molash, Kent
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in Molash, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Molash
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. Typical surveys look at a stack that appears to lean and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, across chimney breasts, brick chimney stacks and flaunching.
In a village or hamlet like Molash, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Molash (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Molash questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Wye station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Molash?
Yes, Molash is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. In a place like Molash, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photographs and a written report every time
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near Molash can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Local roofs in Molash
Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Molash. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you let a flat or house near Wye station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Molash is about 6 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever you are in Molash, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Molash is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for chimney surveys. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: CT4. If you need a chimney survey at a property on The Street, Pound Lane and Church Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Shottenden (2 miles north-east), Bilting (2 miles south-east), Perrywood (3 miles north), Mountain Street (3 miles east) and Godmersham (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (6 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north).
Near you in Molash
In Molash, that means homes and buildings near George Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Wye station, roughly 3.2 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.7 miles east).
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Towns and villages near Molash
Other services in Molash
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.