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Chimney Survey in Platt's Heath
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Platt's Heath from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Platt's Heath
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We look at what can safely be seen and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. We survey brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are spalled or crumbling bricks and damaged 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Platt's Heath (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Platt's Heath
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Platt's Heath, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Hidden damage within the stack
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
Common questions in Platt's Heath
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Lenham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Platt's Heath?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We inspect from wherever is safe: from the ground, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable. We note anything we couldn’t see.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would usually be. They crack with age, and we check them too.
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Defects tend to go unseen until there is a stain. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Platt's Heath
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Platt's Heath has a long history of building, with Leeds Castle about 3 miles north-west. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of Lenham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Platts Heath Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Platt's Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Roofs in Platt's Heath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Platt's Heath is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We work across ME17 for chimney surveys. You’ll find streets such as School Lane, Headcorn Road and Green Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Platt's Heath, we cover Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Sandway (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south-east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile west) and Grafty Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Around Platt's Heath
In Platt's Heath, that means homes and buildings near Kiln Wood, Wishful Thinker pub and The Lenham School. The nearest railway station is Lenham station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Dog Collar Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.8 miles south).