Kent · London and the South East
Wierton Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Wierton, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- A stack that appears to lean
Roof by roof
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. The survey looks at whether the lead is tight, sound and well fixed.
How a chimney survey works in Wierton
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. If you’ve noticed lifted or split lead flashings and damp patches on chimney breasts, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, flaunching and chimney pots and cowls alike.
Somewhere as small as Wierton, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Wierton (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Places near Wierton
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Wierton homes and their roofs
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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Stoneacre, about 2.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wierton. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For landlords with property near Staplehurst station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For businesses in and around places like The Mall Maidstone, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Wierton is about 3 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Wierton, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across ME17 for chimney surveys. We offer chimney surveys to properties on East Hall Hill and Wierton Hill. If you are just outside Wierton, we cover Chart Sutton (1 mile north-east), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile north-west), Boughton Green (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile north) and Five Wents (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Wierton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cornwallis Academy and The Cock Inn, among other places. Wierton’s nearest station is Staplehurst station, roughly 3.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles east) and The Mall Maidstone (3.9 miles north).
Prices for chimney surveys in Wierton
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
For a price for your roof in Wierton, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We will typically ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
For a price for chimney surveys in Wierton, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
Your questions about chimney surveys in Wierton
Can a landlord with a rental near Staplehurst station book a roof survey?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Wierton?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Leaning frequently comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
Damp on a chimney breast usually means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping, and record what we find.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wierton
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Wierton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.