Kent · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Stockland Green, Kent
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Stockland Green, and put it all in a report with photos.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
About our chimney survey in Stockland Green
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it’s safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We survey chimney pots and cowls, lead flashings and chimney breasts, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps where the stack meets the roof and worn or missing pointing.
In a small place like Stockland Green, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Stockland Green (TN3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Flue inspections or sweeping
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
Places near Stockland Green
What else we do in Stockland Green
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We record their condition with photographs.
Brick stacks
Most chimney stacks are built of brick, with mortar joints that wear over time. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Stockland Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
How we price chimney surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Stockland Green homes and their roofs
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Penshurst Place, about 2.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stockland Green. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take a building like Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For businesses in and around places like Royal Victoria Place, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Stockland Green is about 2 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Stockland Green is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: TN3. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Stockland Green Road and Etherington Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Stockland Green, we cover Speldhurst (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile north), Southborough (1 mile east), Bullingstone (1 mile south-west) and Printstile (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles east) and Snodland (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Stockland Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Beehive Public House, Bennett Memorial Diocesan School and St Gregory's Catholic School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is High Brooms station, about 2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Place (2 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Castle (3.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stockland Green include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
FAQs for Stockland Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stockland Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near High Brooms station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Do you work in Stockland Green?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Stockland Green.
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.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How can you see the top of the stack?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: from ground level, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable. If part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stockland Green
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Stockland Green and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.