Kent · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Well Street
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Well Street, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Worn or missing pointing
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would usually be. They tend to crack, so we look at them closely.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we check what supports the stack. A structural engineer should confirm whether it is adequate.
About our chimney survey in Well Street
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. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. We survey lead flashings, flaunching and brick chimney stacks, and people most often book us about damp on a chimney breast inside and gaps where the stack meets the roof.
In a small place like Well Street, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Well Street (ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Questions from Well Street
Is my home in Well Street listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a 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.
Will you come out to Well Street?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. You will then get the report by email.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
It can come from several places: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Well Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Signs you need a chimney survey in Well Street
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
Problems we come across often include:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- A chimney out of line
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Take a building like The Malling School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- When you will get the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
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How we price chimney surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Well Street
About 4.9 miles west lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Well Street has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of East Malling station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church such as Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Well Street is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Surveys in Well Street work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in ME19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Well Street include East Malling (1 mile north), West Malling (1 mile north-west), Kings Hill (1 mile south-west), Ditton (1 mile north-east) and Red Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Around Well Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near St James the Great Academy, The Rising Sun pub and Manor Park Country Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is East Malling station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Coldrum Long Barrow (3.5 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (1.4 miles north). The countryside around Well Street includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Why act early in Well Street
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 Well Street, 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. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book us in Well Street
- An independent view of the roof
- A written report with photographs
- Surveys seven days a week
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.