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Chimney Survey in Speldhurst
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Speldhurst, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- A chimney out of line
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Chimney survey in Speldhurst: what you get
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. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. You get a written report with photos and what we recommend. If you’ve noticed loose, cracked or missing pots and gaps in the mortar around the pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Speldhurst may be 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Speldhurst (TN3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flaunching
We often find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. It is typically a modest repair when it’s caught early.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift in wind or pull out of their mortar joints. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Local roofs in Speldhurst
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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Penshurst Place, about 2.1 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Speldhurst. If yours is one of the older homes, 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.
Landlords with a home close to Tunbridge Wells station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Speldhurst is about 2 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. If you’re in Speldhurst, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Chimney surveys in TN3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Northfields, St Mary's Lane and Penshurst Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Bullingstone (1 mile south-west), Poundsbridge (1 mile west), Stockland Green (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north) and Rusthall (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east), Edenbridge (8 miles north-west) and Allington (15 miles north-east).
Around Speldhurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, The George And Dragon pub and Rose Hill School and the streets around them. The closest station to Speldhurst is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Royal Victoria Place (2.4 miles south-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
What we are asked to look at in Speldhurst
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Flaunching that has broken away
Shop and office owners around Royal Victoria Place may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Speldhurst often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
To get a price for chimney surveys in Speldhurst, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
How we price chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Questions from Speldhurst
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Speldhurst?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can a landlord with a rental near Tunbridge Wells station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Don’t ignore it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it is stable.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.