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Chimney survey in Smallbridge, Kent
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. Chimney surveys in Smallbridge, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Smallbridge
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, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. Common reasons to book are flashings pulling away from the stack and redundant stacks capped without ventilation, on chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Smallbridge, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Smallbridge (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Smallbridge
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
If you own a rental within reach of Marden station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Smallbridge needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us 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.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Chimney surveys around Smallbridge
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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. About 2.4 miles south-west lies Scotney Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Smallbridge has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live near a park such as The Gill, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Smallbridge is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever you are in Smallbridge, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in TN12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Broad Ford (1 mile north-east), Goudhurst (1 mile south-east), Hazel Street (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (1 mile north) and Brandfold (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Smallbridge
Around Smallbridge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Gill, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Marden station, roughly 4.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
FAQs for Smallbridge
How do I find out if my home in Smallbridge is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Marden station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Damp on a chimney breast typically means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped and records the likely cause.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Prices for chimney surveys in Smallbridge
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Hidden damage within the stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
Flaunching
We often find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. Caught early, it’s often a small job.
Nearby places to Smallbridge
What else we do in Smallbridge
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a stack seems to lean, do not leave it. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you know where you stand. In a place like Smallbridge, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Smallbridge
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.