Kent · London and the South East
West Yoke Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in West Yoke, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
West Yoke: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Longfield station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Is West Yoke within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
There are a few common causes: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. We look at each one and note the most likely cause.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The written report follows by email.
Chimney survey in West Yoke: what you get
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We are frequently asked to look into eroded joints in the brickwork and damp patches on chimney breasts, across chimney breasts, flaunching and lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as West Yoke, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- West Yoke (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near West Yoke
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Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
Where another specialist is needed, like a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Prices for chimney surveys in West Yoke
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. We photograph any we find that look loose or damaged.
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. Caught early, it is often a small job.
Landlords, agents and block managers in West Yoke
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in West Yoke and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in West Yoke
With Lullingstone Castle about 4.4 miles west, West Yoke sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like New Ash Green Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
West Yoke is about 5 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. West Yoke is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Kent coverage includes West Yoke and the places around it. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area for chimney surveys. You’ll find streets such as Butler's Place, Ash Road and Manor Lane. We also cover the places around West Yoke: Ash (1 mile south), Fawkham Green (1 mile west), Speed Gate (1 mile west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
What’s near West Yoke
Around West Yoke, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Longfield Academy and The White Swan Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Longfield station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (5.2 miles north).
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like West Yoke, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in West Yoke
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. Loose pots can follow.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
For landlords with property near Longfield station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance