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Chimney Survey in Pluckley
Chimney surveys in Pluckley and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Chimney survey in Pluckley: what you get
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it is worth knowing their condition before you exchange. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. We are often asked to look into gaps where the stack meets the roof and eroded joints in the brickwork, across lead flashings, flaunching and brick chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Pluckley, 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Pluckley (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. For a village or hamlet like Pluckley, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Useful tips for Pluckley property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Look at your chimneys from ground level now and then, particularly after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
Common questions in Pluckley
Can a landlord with a rental near Pluckley station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Pluckley?
Yes, Pluckley is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. For the flue, you will need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
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 is safe access. You get a written report with photos.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Pluckley?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
There is no single answer. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. If you are thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you need a chimney survey in Pluckley?
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. When flashings fail, water often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead is also a target for theft.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Worn or missing pointing
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
Chimney surveys in Pluckley: 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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Pluckley has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 3.6 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Anyone responsible for a site like Pluckley Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Pluckley station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Pluckley is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in Pluckley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of the TN27 postcode area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Station Road and Smarden Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Pluckley Thorne (1 mile south-west), Fir Toll (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Little Chart (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Davington (11 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
What’s near Pluckley
Around Pluckley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Black Horse Inn. The nearest railway station is Pluckley station, about 1.4 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (2.8 miles south-west).
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
We cannot see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift in wind or pull out of their mortar joints. We photograph any we find that look loose or damaged.
Nearby places to Pluckley
Other services in Pluckley
Landlord and commercial surveys in Pluckley
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.