Essex · London and the South East
Bentfield Green Chimney Survey
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Bentfield Green from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- A chimney out of line
Chimney survey in Bentfield Green
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is frequently shared with next door. We check everything that’s safely in view and what the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it and you can then discuss it with them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. If you are worried about bricks with flaking faces and worn or missing pointing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts alike.
Somewhere as small as Bentfield Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Bentfield Green (CM24, CM22, CM23)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
Nearby places to Bentfield Green
What else we do in Bentfield Green
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near Bentfield Green 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
For a price for chimney surveys in Bentfield Green, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Bentfield Green questions
How do I find out if my home in Bentfield Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Bentfield Green?
Yes, Bentfield Green is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It is 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.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable. If part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. We photograph any we find that look loose or damaged.
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks frequently have soft lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
What happens if roof problems are left?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Around Bentfield Green, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A written report with photographs
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Local roofs in Bentfield Green
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For landlords with property near Stansted Mountfitchet station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St John the Evangelist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bentfield Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Bentfield Green is about 1 mile north-west of Stansted Mountfitchet, in Essex. We carry out chimney surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Bentfield Green and the surrounding area. Bentfield Green is one of the places in Essex we cover for chimney surveys. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
We work across the CM24, CM22 and CM23 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Clarence Road, Bentfield Road and Rainsford Road. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Stansted Mountfitchet (1 mile south-east), Manuden (1 mile north-west), Farnham (2 miles west), Mount Pleasant (2 miles north-west) and Uppend (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (10 miles south), Saffron Walden (8 miles north), Great Dunmow (8 miles east), Epping (15 miles south), Great Notley (15 miles east) and Newhall (10 miles south).
Around Bentfield Green
We work in homes and buildings around Bell And Feathers Inn and Forest Hall School. The closest station to Bentfield Green is Stansted Mountfitchet station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Moated mound (3.5 miles south-west) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (0.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bentfield Green include Portingbury Hills and Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.