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Chimney Survey in Wilsley Pound
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Wilsley Pound, with photographs and a written report.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- A stack that appears to lean
How a chimney survey works in Wilsley Pound
If a chimney looks out of line, it’s worth getting it checked. 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’ll recommend a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed damp on a chimney breast inside and eroded joints in the brickwork, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on shared and party-wall stacks, lead flashings and flaunching alike.
In a small place like Wilsley Pound, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Wilsley Pound (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Wilsley Pound often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render cannot be seen without removing some, so the report says what can and can’t be judged.
Brick stacks
Most chimney stacks are built of brick, with mortar joints that wear over time. We check the bricks for spalling and the joints for erosion.
Local roofs in Wilsley Pound
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Trees in and around Crane Valley shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Wilsley Pound is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Wilsley Pound and the surrounding area. Across Kent, we cover Wilsley Pound. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Wilsley Pound include Sissinghurst (1 mile east), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north-east), Flishinghurst (2 miles west) and Colliers Green (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Around Wilsley Pound
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cranbrook School, Crane Valley and The Bull Public House and the streets around them. Wilsley Pound’s nearest station is Staplehurst station, roughly 4.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.6 miles east).
What we’re asked to look at in Wilsley Pound
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Worn or missing pointing
Take a building like Cranbrook Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. It shows what we found and where from the viewpoints we used.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.
Common questions in Wilsley Pound
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wilsley Pound?
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 Staplehurst station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
It’s worth having a leaning stack checked. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Knowing whether it’s the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. For an older or listed building in a place like Wilsley Pound, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.