Kent · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Priestwood, Kent
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Priestwood, with photographs and a written report.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Priestwood
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can then discuss it with them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. Common reasons to book are gaps in the mortar around the pots and flashings pulling away from the stack, on shared and party-wall stacks, chimney breasts and lead flashings.
In a small place like Priestwood, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Priestwood (DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Priestwood
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Worn or missing pointing
- A chimney out of line
- Staining on walls around the chimney
If you let a flat or house near Sole Street station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the survey won’t cover
Priestwood questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Priestwood?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Priestwood?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
What should I do with a chimney I don’t use?
There’s no single answer. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. If you’re thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. It isn’t a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp, and we’ll say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the chimney stack as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere as small as Priestwood, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
For a price for chimney surveys in Priestwood, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Chimney surveys around Priestwood
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Cobham College, about 2.6 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Priestwood goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Church of Our Lady of the Meadow are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Meopham School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Priestwood is about 5 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We survey roofs in Priestwood and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Priestwood is one of the places in Kent we cover. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
All of DA13 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Chandler's Hill, Chandler's Road and Priestwood Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Priestwood Green (1 mile south-west), Harvel (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile west), Foxendown (1 mile north) and Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Priestwood
We work in homes and buildings around Camer Park Country Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sole Street station, roughly 1.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Priestwood include Ranscombe Farm.
Roof by roof
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. We record any cracking and where it is.
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Priestwood
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.