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Standen Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys across Standen, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
About our chimney survey in Standen
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the loft space. We record what we find with photographs and recommendations. Typical surveys look at redundant stacks capped without ventilation and a stack that appears to lean, on lead flashings, brick chimney stacks and chimney pots and cowls.
Older buildings in small places like Standen 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Standen (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys around Standen
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. 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. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Landlords with a home close to Headcorn station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For any home in Standen, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Standen is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Standen and the rest of Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Smarden Road, Pook Lane and Weeks Lane, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Curteis' Corner (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west) and Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (12 miles west).
Near you in Standen
For rail, the closest station is Headcorn station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.7 miles north-east).
Why act early in Standen
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. Outbuildings and barns around Standen are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Towns and villages near Standen
What else we do in Standen
What a chimney survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Conditions inside walls
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Standen
Landlords and letting agents in Standen book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, useful for planning maintenance.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Prices for chimney surveys in Standen
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Standen often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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FAQs for Standen
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Standen?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Standen?
Yes, Standen is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
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 assess whether it needs work.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
What do you check on a chimney?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.