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Underling Green Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys around Underling Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Common roof problems in Underling Green
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- A chimney out of line
For landlords with property near Marden station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will the report include photos?
- Is VAT included in the price?
Chimney survey in Underling Green: what you get
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. Common reasons to book are lifted or split lead flashings and eroded joints in the brickwork, on lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney pots and cowls.
Village roofs frequently 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 frequently where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Underling Green (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys in Underling Green: local notes
Historic houses such as Stoneacre, about 5 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Underling Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Underling Green is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out chimney surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Underling Green. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in TN12 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Milebush (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile south), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile east) and Rabbit's Cross (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Kings Hill (7 miles north-west).
Around Underling Green
Underling Green’s nearest station is Marden station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Oakwood Hospital (5.5 miles north) and South East Romany Museum (1.3 miles south).
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Questions from Underling Green
Is Underling Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Underling Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
I let a flat near Marden station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What do you check on a chimney?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How do I book a survey in Underling Green?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
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What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the chimney stack as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Underling Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
How we price chimney surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Underling Green
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.