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Chimney Survey in Swanton
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Swanton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Chimney survey in Swanton
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. Even when it is not used, a stack has to stay weathertight. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. We’re often asked to look into lifted or split lead flashings and a chimney out of line, on shared and party-wall stacks, lead flashings and chimney pots and cowls.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Swanton (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Swanton
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Swanton
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you can decide what to do next. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Swanton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Swanton
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs in Swanton
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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 1.5 miles west lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Swanton has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Dunstan, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of Wateringbury station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mereworth Community Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Swanton is about 5 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We provide chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Swanton and the surrounding area. Across Kent, we cover Swanton. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in ME18 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in West Peckham (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile east), Herne Pound (1 mile north-east) and Roughway (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Swanton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Swan on the Green pub. For rail, the closest station is Wateringbury station, about 3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles north-west) and Ightham Court (3.8 miles north-west).
Swanton: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Swanton?
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.
Will you come out to Swanton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Swanton?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Nearby places to Swanton
Also in Swanton
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
What a chimney survey does not cover
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Conditions inside walls
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Swanton
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Swanton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at 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.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
To get a price for chimney surveys in Swanton, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Prices for chimney surveys in Swanton
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.