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Chimney survey in Tudeley, Kent
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Tudeley, with photographs and a written report.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Tudeley
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. On older stacks, we often find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. We survey lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts, and the problems we are asked to look at most are unused flues sealed without airflow and damaged chimney pots and cowls.
In a village or hamlet like Tudeley, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently 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. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we can’t see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Tudeley (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys around Tudeley
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Tonbridge station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Tudeley is about 2 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Whether the building in Tudeley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Chimney surveys in TN11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Tudeley Hale (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile south-east), Capel (1 mile south-east), Five Oak Green (2 miles east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
Near you in Tudeley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bishop Chavasse Primary School, Hillview School for Girls and The Poacher & Partridge pub, among other places. Tudeley’s nearest station is Tonbridge station, roughly 2 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Tonbridge Castle (1.9 miles west) and The Milne Museum (2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Nearby places to Tudeley
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What affects the price in Tudeley
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Tudeley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They tend to crack, so we check them closely.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check the breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach.
Tudeley questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Tonbridge station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Is my home in Tudeley listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Tudeley
Years of fires can affect the mortar inside a stack. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Bricks with flaking faces
- A chimney out of line
Anyone responsible for a site like The Schools at Somerhill will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tudeley
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.