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Chimney survey in Park Wood, Kent
We carry out chimney surveys in Park Wood and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. We record any cracking and where it is.
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Chimney survey in Park Wood
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. Common reasons to book are redundant stacks capped without ventilation and bricks with flaking faces, on flaunching, chimney breasts and chimney pots and cowls.
In a smaller place like Park Wood, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Park Wood (ME15, ME17, ME14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Park Wood
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Signs that a stack is leaning
If you live near a park like Mote Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Homes around Park Wood often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damp in a chimney breast typically gets worse while the cause is left. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Park Wood, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Park Wood
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Also near Park Wood
Also in Park Wood
What a chimney survey looks like in Park Wood
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 1.3 miles north-east lies Stoneacre, a reminder of how long the area around Park Wood has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Tree Tops Primary Academy: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Maidstone West station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Park Wood is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in Park Wood, we can come and survey your property. Park Wood is one of the places in Kent where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: ME15, ME17 and ME14. That includes homes and businesses on Bell Road, Selby Road and Essex Road. You’ll find Park Wood on the A274, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Park Wood: Otham (1 mile north-east), Willington (1 mile north), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-west), Shepway (1 mile north) and Boughton Green (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Park Wood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mote Park, New Line Learning Academy and The White Horse pub. Park Wood’s nearest station is Maidstone West station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The Mall Maidstone (2.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
Common questions in Park Wood
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Maidstone West station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Is my home in Park Wood listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
A leaning stack should be looked at. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
It can come from several places: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. It isn’t a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
How can you see the top of the stack?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies. We note anything we couldn’t see.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.