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Chimney Survey in Sandhurst Cross
We carry out chimney surveys in Sandhurst Cross and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- A stack that appears to lean
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Sandhurst Cross
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. If you are worried about loose, cracked or missing pots and gaps where the stack meets the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Sandhurst Cross, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Sandhurst Cross (TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
Prices for chimney surveys in Sandhurst Cross
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are often modest repairs when they’re caught early. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose, and the work grows. Older cottages and farmhouses around Sandhurst Cross can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
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Sandhurst Cross: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Robertsbridge station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Sandhurst Cross listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How do I book a survey in Sandhurst Cross?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you look in the roof space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
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. Mention any deadline when you book.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. We photograph any we find that look loose or damaged.
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. We record any we can see.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Sandhurst Cross, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
For a price for chimney surveys in Sandhurst Cross, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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Sandhurst Cross homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Great Dixter, about 2.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sandhurst Cross. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sandhurst Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Robertsbridge station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Sandhurst Cross is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We visit Sandhurst Cross as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Across Kent, we cover Sandhurst Cross. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Chimney surveys in TN18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Bodiam Road and Bourne Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Sandhurst Cross, we cover Sandhurst (1 mile north-east), Bodiam (1 mile south-west), Little Conghurst (1 mile north-west), Four Throws (1 mile north-west) and Linkhill (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Sandhurst Cross
In Sandhurst Cross, that means homes and buildings near Bodiam Manor School and Old Tavern. The closest station to Sandhurst Cross is Robertsbridge station, roughly 4.3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (5.4 miles north-east).