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Chimney Survey in Sevenoaks
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Sevenoaks. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you’re thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it helps to know its condition first. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent and the council can advise. Around Sevenoaks, water from a roof defect often goes unseen for a while, soaking loft insulation, wall tops and timbers. By the time a stain appears on a ceiling, there’s more to put right.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sevenoaks
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
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About our chimney survey in Sevenoaks
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. 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 our recommendations. We survey lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or missing flaunching and gaps where the stack meets the roof.
Most homes in a town like Sevenoaks are houses, so the roof is normally the owner’s to look after. Small faults, like a cracked ridge, a slipped tile or a blocked gutter, are cheaper to deal with early. The report sets out what needs attention, prioritised by urgency where relevant, whether you live in the house or let it. Photographs show you exactly what was seen, even on parts you can’t reach yourself.
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.
- Where
- Sevenoaks (TN13, TN14, TN15, TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey changes by roof type
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 roof space where we can reach.
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. The survey looks at whether the lead is tight, sound and well fixed.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords and agents in Sevenoaks book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Sevenoaks
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Knole House, about 1.3 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Sevenoaks goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Trees in and around Montreal Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sevenoaks Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to St John the Baptist: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Sevenoaks is about 19 miles south-east of London, in Kent. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Sevenoaks. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the TN13, TN14, TN15 and TN8 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include London Road, High Street and Church Road, all of which we cover. You will find Sevenoaks on the A21 and A25, which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to Sevenoaks include Riverhead (1 mile west), Kippington (1 mile south), Dunton Green (1 mile north-west), Bessels Green (1 mile west) and Chipstead (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east). Sevenoaks is one of the larger places we cover in Kent.
Landmarks near Sevenoaks
Around Sevenoaks, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Rifleman pub, New Beacon School and Knole Academy. Sevenoaks has its own railway station: Sevenoaks station. A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sevenoaks include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Sevenoaks often share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. It helps to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- 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 the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Sevenoaks: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Sevenoaks is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Sevenoaks station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover Sevenoaks for chimney surveys?
Yes, we do. Sevenoaks is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How much is a survey?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Hidden damage within the stack
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Sevenoaks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.