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Chimney Survey in Woodchurch
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Woodchurch, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Chimney survey in Woodchurch
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it’s safe to reach. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. Common reasons to book are lifted or split lead flashings and flaunching that has broken away, across lead flashings, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Woodchurch, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The written findings come 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.
- Place
- Woodchurch (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Woodchurch can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Towns and villages near Woodchurch
Also in Woodchurch
When to book a survey in Woodchurch
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. In time, the pots can become loose.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- A stack that appears to lean
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Trees in and around Stone Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you can decide what to do next. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Woodchurch
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Check fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
Rendered stacks
We cannot see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report says what can and cannot be judged.
What a chimney survey looks like in Woodchurch
Smallhythe Place, about 4.2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Woodchurch. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Woodchurch Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Woodchurch is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Woodchurch as part of our work across Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Maidstone.
All of TN26 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Kirkwood Avenue, Front Road and Lower Road. Other places close to Woodchurch include Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (1 mile south-west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (3 miles south) and Leigh Green (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Woodchurch
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stonebridge Inn and Stone Wood and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Orlestone Forest.
What affects the price in Woodchurch
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in Woodchurch
Do you cover smaller places like Woodchurch?
Yes, Woodchurch is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Woodchurch?
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 on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We look from the ground, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where applicable. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We check the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it, so you can discuss it with them.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.