Kent · London and the South East
Monk's Hill Chimney Survey
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Monk's Hill, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Your questions about chimney surveys in Monk's Hill
I let a flat near Headcorn station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Will you come out to Monk's Hill?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
A leaning stack should be looked at. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
What do you check on a chimney?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
About our chimney survey in Monk's Hill
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. Typical surveys look at flashings pulling away from the stack and gaps in the mortar around the pots, across brick chimney stacks, flaunching and chimney pots and cowls.
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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Monk's Hill (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Monk's Hill
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Landlords with a home close to Headcorn station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Monk's Hill
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
Places near Monk's Hill
Other services in Monk's Hill
Surveys for landlords and agents in Monk's Hill
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere as small as Monk's Hill, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- 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.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
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.
What a chimney survey looks like in Monk's Hill
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. 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. 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.
Take a building like Smarden Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Monk's Hill is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We provide chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Monk's Hill and the surrounding area. Monk's Hill is one of the places in Kent we cover for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Chimney surveys in TN27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a chimney survey at a property on The Cut and Smarden Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Standen (1 mile south-west), Smarden (1 mile north-east), Lashenden (1 mile west), Smarden Bell (1 mile north) and Curteis' Corner (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (15 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Monk's Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Flying Horse pub. Monk's Hill’s nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2.5 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Romden Castle (1.8 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (4.4 miles south-west).
Why it’s worth a survey now in Monk's Hill
Most people never get a proper look at their chimney stacks. Defects tend to go unseen until there is a stain. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. For an older or listed building in a place like Monk's Hill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.