Kent · London and the South East
Priestwood Green Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Priestwood Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Chimney survey in Priestwood Green: what you get
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. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. We check each possibility and record what we find. You then know where to start. If you are worried about loose, cracked or missing pots and damp patches on chimney breasts, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flaunching, lead flashings and shared and party-wall stacks alike.
Somewhere as small as Priestwood Green, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Priestwood Green (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Hidden damage within the stack
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Priestwood Green
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
Chimney surveys around Priestwood Green
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Cobham College, about 2.9 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Priestwood Green. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you live near a park such as Camer Park Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If you let a flat or house near Sole Street station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Anyone responsible for a site like Culverstone Green Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Priestwood Green is about 5 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We visit Priestwood Green as part of our work across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Priestwood Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of DA13 is covered for chimney surveys. We also cover the places around Priestwood Green: Priestwood (1 mile north-east), Harvel (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile west), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west) and Foxendown (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north), Tonbridge (11 miles south) and Northfleet (6 miles north).
What’s near Priestwood Green
We work in homes and buildings around Camer Park Country Park and Meopham School. The nearest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Coldrum Long Barrow (2.1 miles south) and Leybourne Castle (4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Ranscombe Farm.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Priestwood Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- 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.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Priestwood Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Priestwood Green?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Priestwood Green?
Yes. Priestwood Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Priestwood Green?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The written report follows by email.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What affects the price in Priestwood Green
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you contact us
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.