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Chimney survey in Stone Cross, Kent
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Stone Cross. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- A chimney out of line
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Chimney survey in Stone Cross: what you get
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It is not a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. We survey chimney pots and cowls, lead flashings and shared and party-wall stacks, and people most frequently book us about pots or cowls that look unsafe and eroded joints in the brickwork.
Some older homes in villages like Stone Cross are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Stone Cross (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. What we find is photographed and described.
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
Chimney surveys in Stone Cross: local notes
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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you own a rental within reach of Ham Street station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live near a park like Poulton Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For businesses in and around places like Ashford Designer Outlet, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Stone Cross is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever you are in Stone Cross, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Stone Cross is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for chimney surveys. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the TN25 postcode area for chimney surveys. You’ll find streets such as Stone Cross Road and Frith Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Bromley Green (2 miles west), Ruckinge (2 miles south), Orlestone (2 miles south-west), Hamstreet (2 miles south-west) and Kenardington (4 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (4 miles north), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Stone Cross
Around Stone Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Poulton Wood, among other places. The closest station to Stone Cross is Ham Street station, about 2.3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (3.1 miles north). The countryside around Stone Cross includes Orlestone Forest.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Stone Cross, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
For a price for your roof in Stone Cross, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Stone Cross questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Ham Street station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Stone Cross listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We inspect from wherever is safe: from the ground, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable. If part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so.
When does the report arrive?
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.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Useful tips for Stone Cross property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each stack. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it’s doing. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council and the council can advise. For an older or listed building in a place like Stone Cross, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys seven days a week
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
See our cost guide and two real surveys.