Kent · London and the South East
Pollhill Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Pollhill and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Bricks with flaking faces
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a small place like Pollhill, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Pollhill
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. We check each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. Common reasons to book are loose, cracked or missing pots and a stack that appears to lean, on shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and chimney breasts.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Pollhill (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
What affects the price in Pollhill
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
To get a price for chimney surveys in Pollhill, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Hidden damage within the stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
Why act early in Pollhill
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. In a place like Pollhill, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Pollhill
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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Chimney surveys in Pollhill: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 1.6 miles north-west lies Leeds Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Pollhill has been built on. If your house is among 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Harrietsham Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Harrietsham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Pollhill is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Pollhill is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Pollhill. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Horwood Way, Shrubwood Close and Parkfield Close or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Pollhill, we cover Harrietsham (1 mile east), Chegworth (1 mile north-west), Marley (1 mile east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile south) and Broomfield (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Pollhill
In Pollhill, that means homes and buildings near The Lenham School, Kiln Wood and The Roebuck Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Harrietsham station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Leeds Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (1.5 miles west).
Pollhill questions
Will you come out to Pollhill?
Yes. Pollhill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Pollhill listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Pollhill
Landlords, agents and building managers in Pollhill and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.