Kent · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Woodside Green
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Woodside Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a hamlet or village like Woodside Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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How a chimney survey works in Woodside Green
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We are frequently asked to look into flaunching that has broken away and flashings pulling away from the stack, on chimney breasts, chimney pots and cowls and brick chimney stacks.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Woodside Green (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
When to book a survey in Woodside Green
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the loft space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Trees in and around Kiln Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the survey will not cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their insurance cover
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Woodside Green
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Woodside Green
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Leeds Castle, about 4.3 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Woodside Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Lenham School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Woodside Green is about 6 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in Woodside Green, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in ME17 is covered for chimney surveys. If you are just outside Woodside Green, we cover West Street (1 mile north-west), Payden Street (1 mile east), Lenham (1 mile south-west), Warren Street (1 mile east) and Leadingcross Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Woodside Green
Around Woodside Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kiln Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Lenham station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (3.9 miles south).
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Why get it checked now?
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is usually a modest job. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose, and the work grows. Around Woodside Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photos and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Your questions about chimney surveys in Woodside Green
I let a flat near Lenham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Woodside Green?
Yes. Woodside Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
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 it applies. We note anything we couldn’t see.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.