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Chimney survey in Ryarsh, Kent
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Ryarsh, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Local roofs in Ryarsh
Starkey Castle, about 4.6 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ryarsh. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a building such as Ryarsh Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of West Malling station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Ryarsh is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Ryarsh, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: ME19. If you need a chimney survey at a property on The Street, Old School Lane and Brick Gardens or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Addington (1 mile south-west), Trottiscliffe (2 miles west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Harvel (3 miles north-west) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
Local landmarks in Ryarsh
In Ryarsh, that means homes and buildings near Leybourne Lakes Country Park, The Holmesdale School and The Duke Of Wellington Public House, among other places. The closest station to Ryarsh is West Malling station, about 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
About our chimney survey in Ryarsh
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 pots and cowls, lead flashings and brick chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or missing flaunching and lifted or split lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Ryarsh may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Ryarsh (ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Landlords and agents in Ryarsh book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. What we find is photographed and described.
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. Cracks are photographed and noted.
What affects the price in Ryarsh
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Ryarsh
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Homes near green spaces such as Leybourne Lakes Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before you book anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their report turnaround times
- What the survey will not cover
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Ryarsh needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
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Your questions about chimney surveys in Ryarsh
Is Ryarsh within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near West Malling station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What do you check on a chimney?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.