Kent · London and the South East
Three Chimneys Chimney Survey
Need a chimney survey in Three Chimneys? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- A stack that appears to lean
- Flaunching that has broken away
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Three Chimneys, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Chimney survey in Three Chimneys
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. If you’re worried about disused chimneys trapping moisture and loose, cracked or missing pots, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Three Chimneys may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Three Chimneys (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why get it checked now?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you can decide what to do next. For older village homes like those around Three Chimneys, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a chimney survey looks like in Three Chimneys
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. 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. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Headcorn station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Whatever the street in Three Chimneys, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Three Chimneys is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Three Chimneys and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Three Chimneys. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Chimney surveys in TN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Hareplain Road and Sissinghurst Road. If you are just outside Three Chimneys, we cover Hareplain (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile east), Curteis' Corner (2 miles east), Standen (2 miles north-east) and Lashenden (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Three Chimneys
In Three Chimneys, that means homes and buildings near Three Chimneys Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Headcorn station, about 3.2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.3 miles west).
How the survey changes by roof type
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. Caught early, it’s often a small job.
Brick stacks
Most chimney stacks are built of brick, with mortar joints that wear over time. We check the bricks for spalling and the joints for erosion.
Useful tips for Three Chimneys property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. The photos show the problem and which side it’s on from the viewpoints we used.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
Common questions in Three Chimneys
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Headcorn station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Three Chimneys listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
Do not ignore it. Leaning frequently comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. We record its condition with photos, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
What should I do with a chimney I don’t use?
There’s no single answer. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Three Chimneys
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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 when budgeting.