Kent · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Stanhope, Kent
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Stanhope and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Bricks with flaking faces
Chimney survey in Stanhope
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. A survey finds these problems and records them with photographs. If you’ve noticed cracked or missing flaunching and damp patches on chimney breasts, we can find out what’s behind it.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Stanhope drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Stanhope (TN23)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Stanhope
Aerials and dishes are often fixed to stacks. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
If you live near a park such as Ashford Community Woodland, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. We record any we can see.
Stanhope questions
Do you cover smaller places like Stanhope?
Yes. Stanhope is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ashford International station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How do I book a survey in Stanhope?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a chimney survey looks like in Stanhope
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses like Godinton House, about 2.1 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Stanhope goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Beaver Green Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Ashford Designer Outlet, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Stanhope is about 1 mile south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever you are in Stanhope, we can come and survey your property. Stanhope is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of TN23 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Green Lane, Cryol Road and Athol Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Stanhope include Ashford (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-east), Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Newtown (1 mile east) and Great Chart (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (11 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Near you in Stanhope
In Stanhope, that means homes and buildings near The Beaver Inn, John Wallis Academy and Ashford Community Woodland, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (2.7 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near Stanhope include Orlestone Forest.
Why it is worth a survey now in Stanhope
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is normally a modest job. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose and the job gets bigger. Blocked gutters on homes around Stanhope overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Parking around Stanhope is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently 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.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- 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
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.