Kent · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Stone Corner
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Stone Corner. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Stone Corner and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Chimney survey in Stone Corner
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. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed bricks with flaking faces and gaps in the mortar around the pots, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and shared and party-wall stacks alike.
Somewhere as small as Stone Corner, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Stone Corner (TN30)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the chimney stack, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. We use plain English and a photo for each defect so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
Common questions in Stone Corner
How do I find out if my home in Stone Corner is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Stone Corner?
Yes, Stone Corner is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where applicable. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. We record its condition with photos, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
Also near Stone Corner
What else we do in Stone Corner
Chimney surveys in Stone Corner: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Stone Corner has a long history of building, with Smallhythe Place about 1.4 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you let a flat or house near Appledore (Kent) station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Stone Corner is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Stone Corner. Across Kent, we cover Stone Corner. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN30 is within our area for chimney surveys. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Acton (1 mile south-west), The Stocks (1 mile south), Reading Street (1 mile north-east), Wittersham (1 mile south-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Stone Corner
The nearest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Smallhythe Place (1.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the chimney stack as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Around Stone Corner, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- You get a report with photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check them and at the stack in the loft where there is safe access.