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Snoll Hatch Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Snoll Hatch from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. For a village or hamlet like Snoll Hatch, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- Every part we can see is looked at: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
About our chimney survey in Snoll Hatch
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. Typical surveys look at damp on a chimney breast inside and a stack that appears to lean, across brick chimney stacks, chimney pots and cowls and flaunching.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Snoll Hatch (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Photograph damp patches with the date
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each stack. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Local roofs in Snoll Hatch
The wider area around Snoll Hatch has a long history of building, with Old Soar Manor about 4.5 miles north-west. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Beltring station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church like Church of the Holy Trinity are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like East Peckham Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Snoll Hatch is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We survey roofs in Snoll Hatch and the rest of Kent. Snoll Hatch is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for chimney surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: TN12. Local streets include Snoll Hatch Road and Addlestead Road. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in East Peckham (1 mile north-east), Little Mill (1 mile west), Branbridges (1 mile east), Hale Street (1 mile north-east) and Beltring (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Near you in Snoll Hatch
We work in homes and buildings around The Merry Boys pub, among other places. Snoll Hatch’s nearest station is Beltring station, roughly 1 mile east. Other landmarks nearby include The Hop Farm Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Castle (4.8 miles west). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you can decide what to do next. Around Snoll Hatch, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Snoll Hatch
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
- A written report with photos
- Surveys on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Snoll Hatch
Is my home in Snoll Hatch listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Beltring station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
It can come from several places: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We check each one and note the most likely cause.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
Don’t ignore it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. We record its condition with photos, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it’s stable.
Towns and villages near Snoll Hatch
What else we do in Snoll Hatch
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we check what supports the stack. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Flaunching
Flaunching takes the worst of the weather. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks