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Chimney Survey in Whetsted
Chimney surveys in Whetsted from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the chimney stack as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Whetsted, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Chimney survey in Whetsted: what you get
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. You then know where to start. We survey brick chimney stacks, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching, and people most often book us about mortar washing out of the joints and gaps in the mortar around the pots.
Some older homes in villages like Whetsted are 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Whetsted (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Whetsted
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Chimney surveys in Whetsted: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like Paddock Wood Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to Five Oak Green Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Whetsted is about 4 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Surveys in Whetsted work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Whetsted and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you are just outside Whetsted, we cover Five Oak Green (1 mile south-west), Paddock Wood (1 mile south-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile south-west), Capel (2 miles south-west) and Crockhurst Street (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles west), Kings Hill (6 miles north) and Foley Park (9 miles north-east).
Around Whetsted
In Whetsted, that means homes and buildings near The Kings Head pub, Mascalls School and Foal Hurst Wood. The closest station to Whetsted is Paddock Wood station, about 0.9 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Tonbridge Castle (4.4 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Whetsted include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Whetsted
Is my home in Whetsted 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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Paddock Wood station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We inspect from wherever is safe: from the ground, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable. If part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
What we are asked to look at in Whetsted
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Living close to Foal Hurst Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What experience they bring
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What exactly goes into their report
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Conditions inside walls
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.