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Chimney Survey in Roughway
Chimney surveys in Roughway from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- A chimney out of line
About our chimney survey in Roughway
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. If you are worried about worn or missing pointing and disused chimneys trapping moisture, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Roughway (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Roughway
I let a flat near Borough Green & Wrotham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Roughway is listed?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How do I book a survey in Roughway?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Roughway
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses like Old Soar Manor, about 0.7 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Roughway goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hadlow Rural Community School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Borough Green & Wrotham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Roughway is about 4 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Roughway. Across Kent, we cover Roughway and the places around it. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN11 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Roughway include Dunk's Green (1 mile west), Plaxtol (1 mile north-west), Swanton (1 mile east), West Peckham (2 miles east) and Claygate Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Roughway
We work in homes and buildings around The Kentish Rifleman Public House. For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.9 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Hadlow Tower museum (2.1 miles south) and Ightham Court (3.3 miles north-west).
Surveys for landlords and agents in Roughway
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a hamlet or village like Roughway, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Roughway
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Older cottages and farmhouses around Roughway can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Roughway, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Hidden damage within the stack
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. We record any we can see.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.