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Chimney survey in Pootings, Kent
Need a chimney survey in Pootings? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Chimney survey in Pootings
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It’s not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. We survey chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching, and people most often book us about flaunching that has broken away and flashings pulling away from the stack.
In a small place like Pootings, many roofs stand in the open, 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Pootings (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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 normally takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a small place like Pootings, 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 let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, 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 roof space where we can reach them.
- You get a report with photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
For a price for chimney surveys in Pootings, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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What else we do in Pootings
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
Common roof problems in Pootings
Aerials and dishes are often fixed to stacks. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- A chimney out of line
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Four Elms Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What exactly goes into their report
Pootings homes and their roofs
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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Chartwell about 1.4 miles north, Pootings sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you let a flat or house near Edenbridge station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take an older house close to Congregational Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Pootings is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We provide chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Pootings and the surrounding area. Pootings is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Chimney surveys in TN8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Four Elms (1 mile south-east), Crockham Hill (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (1 mile north-east), Mowshurst (1 mile south) and Marlpit Hill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Pootings
For rail, the closest station is Edenbridge station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Tandridge Priory (3.1 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Pootings questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Edenbridge station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pootings?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp, and we’ll say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. You’ll then get the report by email.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Pootings
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack often shows where water is getting in. What we find is photographed and described.