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Chimney survey in Sandhurst, Kent
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Sandhurst and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Worn or missing pointing
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Sandhurst
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. A survey finds these problems and records them with photos. Typical surveys look at disused chimneys trapping moisture and lifted or split lead flashings, across chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney pots and cowls.
Somewhere as small as Sandhurst, 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 often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Sandhurst (TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check the breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach.
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. Caught early, it is frequently a small job.
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What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Sandhurst, 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.
- 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.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Sandhurst homes and their roofs
About 2.4 miles south-east lies Great Dixter, a reminder of how long the area around Sandhurst has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Sandhurst Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Robertsbridge station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Sandhurst is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We survey roofs in Sandhurst and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Sandhurst and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the TN18 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Bodiam Road, Poundfield Road and Queen Street. We also cover the places around Sandhurst: Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-west), Linkhill (1 mile east), Four Throws (2 miles north-west), Little Conghurst (2 miles north-west) and Bodiam (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (6 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north) and Staplehurst (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Sandhurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sentido pub. The nearest railway station is Robertsbridge station, about 4.9 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The C.M Booth Collection (3.5 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (4.8 miles north-east).
What happens if roof problems are left?
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are frequently 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 can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Sandhurst
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Sandhurst
Do you cover smaller places like Sandhurst?
Yes, Sandhurst is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Robertsbridge station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
A leaning stack should be looked at. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What do you check on a chimney?
The whole stack, as far as it can be seen safely: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Common roof problems in Sandhurst
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Flaunching that has broken away
For an older house near a landmark such as Mission Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will the report include photos?
- Which limits apply to the survey