Thurrock · London and the South East
Baker Street Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys around Baker Street, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Chimney survey in Baker Street
If a chimney looks out of line, it’s worth getting it checked. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. Common reasons to book are unused flues sealed without airflow and worn or missing pointing, across chimney breasts, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings.
In a small place like Baker Street, many roofs stand in the open, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
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.
- Location
- Baker Street (RM16)
- Region
- Thurrock
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Baker Street
Aerials and dishes are often fixed to stacks. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
Common reasons to book include:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Flaunching that has broken away
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Orsett Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is added on top
Places near Baker Street
More services for Baker Street
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would usually be. They crack with age, and we check them too.
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. We record any we can see.
Local roofs in Baker Street
Baker Street is within about 4 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Landlords with a home close to Grays station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark such as St Giles & All Saints Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Baker Street is about 2 miles north-east of Grays, in Thurrock. Bookings from Baker Street are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Thurrock, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
All of RM16 is covered for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include High Road and Baker Street, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Orsett (1 mile north-east), Southfields (1 mile east), Bulphan (3 miles north), West Horndon (4 miles north) and East Horndon (5 miles north). Further out, we also cover Stanford-le-Hope (4 miles east), South Ockendon (3 miles west), Balstonia (3 miles east), Corringham (5 miles east), Aveley (5 miles west) and Tilbury (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Baker Street
In Baker Street, that means homes and buildings near Treetops School, William Edwards School and Sports College and Whitmore Arms Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Grays station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Orsett Hospital (less than half a mile east) and Ealing Broadway Centre (2.3 miles west). Open spaces near Baker Street include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a small place like Baker Street, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- 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 the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
FAQs for Baker Street
Will you come out to Baker Street?
Yes. Baker Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
I let a flat near Grays station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Why act early in Baker Street
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. For older village homes like those around Baker Street, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed