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Chimney survey in Billericay, Essex
We carry out chimney surveys in Billericay and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- A chimney out of line
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
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. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a visit in Billericay, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. If there is a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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About our chimney survey in Billericay
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts 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. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. If you are worried about staining on walls around the chimney and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney breasts, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings alike.
Semis and terraces in a town like Billericay share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can safely be seen. It helps to mention any shared stacks or gutters when you book.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Billericay (CM12, CM11, CM4)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you are buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. A defect spotted early can be planned and budgeted for, while one found after water comes through typically has to be dealt with in a hurry, in Billericay as anywhere.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Billericay questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Billericay?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Billericay station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. We check how it is capped and its condition, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. We inspect everything that’s safely in view and what you give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can discuss it with them.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we look at how the pots are capped. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.
Billericay homes and their roofs
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as Ingatestone Hall, about 2.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Billericay goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Magdalene: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Billericay station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Sunnymede Junior School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Billericay is about 4 miles north of Basildon, in Essex. Bookings from Billericay are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Billericay is one of the places in Essex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We survey roofs across CM12, CM11 and CM4 for chimney surveys. We cover properties on High Street, Station Road and London Road and the roads around them. You will find Billericay on the A129 and A176, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Little Burstead (2 miles south), Great Burstead (2 miles south-east), Ramsden Heath (2 miles east), Ramsden Bellhouse (3 miles east) and Stock (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (8 miles north), Basildon (4 miles south), Brentwood (5 miles west), Maldon (13 miles north-east), Canvey Island (10 miles south-east) and Rayleigh (8 miles east). Billericay is among the bigger towns we cover in Essex.
Landmarks near Billericay
In Billericay, that means homes and buildings near Lake Meadows, The Railway pub and The Billericay School. There is a railway station in Billericay itself: Billericay station. Nearby you will also find Mayflower Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Barleylands Farm Museum (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Billericay includes Norsey Wood.