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Chimney survey in Stede Quarter, Kent
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in Stede Quarter, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stede Quarter
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
Chimney survey in Stede Quarter
If you’re buying a home with chimneys, it is worth knowing their condition before you exchange. On older stacks, we often find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. You get photos and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. We survey chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are pots or cowls that look unsafe and gaps in the mortar around the pots.
Some older homes in villages like Stede Quarter are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Stede Quarter (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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When to book a survey in Stede Quarter
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- A stack that appears to lean
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Living close to Wattle Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What exactly goes into their report
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
Stede Quarter homes and their roofs
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Headcorn station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Stede Quarter is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Stede Quarter and the surrounding area. Across Kent, we cover Stede Quarter. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Woolpack Corner (1 mile south-west), Curteis' Corner (1 mile north-west), Biddenden (1 mile west), Standen (1 mile north-west) and Durrant Green (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Foley Park (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles west), Tenterden (3 miles south) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Stede Quarter
In Stede Quarter, that means homes and buildings near Wattle Wood, among other places. Stede Quarter’s nearest station is Headcorn station, about 4 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (2.9 miles north-west).
Your questions about chimney surveys in Stede Quarter
Is Stede Quarter within the area you cover?
Yes, Stede Quarter is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Stede Quarter is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows by email.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The whole stack, as far as it can be seen safely: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We look at the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside, and we will say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older rural homes like those around Stede Quarter can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.