Kent · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in West Cross
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in West Cross and across Kent.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in West Cross
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. If you’ve noticed loose, cracked or missing pots and spalled or crumbling bricks, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like West Cross may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- West Cross (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for chimney surveys in West Cross
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Cross
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Local roofs in West Cross
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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. Smallhythe Place, about 3.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Cross. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Rolvenden Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
West Cross is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from West Cross are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover West Cross and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area for chimney surveys. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Rolvenden (1 mile east), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile east), East End (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in West Cross
Around West Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bull Hotel, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.5 miles north).
Your questions about chimney surveys in West Cross
Is West Cross within the area you cover?
Yes. West Cross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you cover West Cross?
Yes, West Cross is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in West Cross as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It’s worth having a leaning stack checked. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. Where applicable, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere as small as West Cross, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Why get it checked now?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a roofer. In a place like West Cross, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Also in West Cross
What we’re asked to look at in West Cross
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. When flashings fail, water often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
Look out for signs like these:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey