Kent · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Snodland
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Snodland. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- A stack that appears to lean
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
Rendered stacks
We can’t see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
Chimney survey in Snodland
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. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the roof space. A survey finds these problems and records them with photos. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are damp patches on chimney breasts and a stack that appears to lean.
In a smaller place like Snodland, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Snodland (ME6, ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Snodland
I let a flat near Snodland station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Snodland?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
How the survey works
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 roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a smaller place like Snodland, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
How we price chimney surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Nearby places to Snodland
What else we do in Snodland
Why get it checked now?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. Around Snodland, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Snodland
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Snodland homes and their roofs
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses like Starkey Castle, about 2.5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Snodland goes. If your home is one of the older ones, 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Snodland CofE Primary School will know that 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 Church of the New Jerusalem: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Trees in and around Holborough Marshes shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Snodland is about 4 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Snodland can all book chimney surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of ME6 and ME19 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like Hammonds Square, High Street and Bingley Close, all of which we cover. You’ll find Snodland on the A228, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover Holborough (1 mile north-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile west), Lunsford (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-east) and New Hythe (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
What’s near Snodland
We work in homes and buildings around The Holmesdale School, Holborough Marshes and The Monks Head pub, among other places. Snodland has its own railway station: Snodland station. Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles east). Not far away are Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.