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Chimney Survey in Sevington
Chimney surveys around Sevington, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Sevington
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. 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. If you’ve noticed lifted or split lead flashings and signs that a stack is leaning, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Sevington are 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.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Sevington (TN24, TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Sevington 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. The wider area around Sevington has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 3.9 miles north-west. 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.
For businesses in and around places like Ashford Designer Outlet, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you look after a building such as Willesborough Junior School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Sevington is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out chimney surveys in Sevington for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Sevington and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of TN24 and TN25 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Church Road, Bad Munstereifel Road and Highfield Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Hinxhill Park (1 mile north-east), Mersham (1 mile south-east), Hinxhill (1 mile north-east), South Stour (2 miles south) and Ridgeway (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (8 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
Near you in Sevington
In Sevington, that means homes and buildings near Ashford Green Corridors, The North School and The William Harvey Public House, among other places. Sevington’s nearest station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (0.9 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles west). Not far away are Hatch Park.
Sevington: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ashford International station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Sevington?
Yes. Sevington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside, and we’ll say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it’s safe. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where it applies. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
It can come from several places: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Sevington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Places near Sevington
What else we do in Sevington
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each stack. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Check fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
Common roof problems in Sevington
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. When flashings fail, water often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead is also a target for theft.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Landlords with a home close to Ashford International station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the price includes VAT
What we look for on each type of roof
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. We record any we can see.
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
What affects the price in Sevington
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.