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Chimney survey in Boreham, Essex
Need a chimney survey in Boreham? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- A chimney out of line
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Boreham
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. 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. If you’re worried about unused flues sealed without airflow and worn or missing pointing, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a smaller place like Boreham, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Boreham (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you know where you stand. In an older home around Boreham, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
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. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. A visit to a smaller place like Boreham is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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 photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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FAQs for Boreham
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Beaulieu Park station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Boreham?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
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 insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp, and we’ll say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Look at your chimneys from ground level now and then, especially after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would typically be. They tend to crack, so we check them closely.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts often point to a problem above. We check them and at the stack in the loft where there is safe access.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Boreham
About 3.2 miles south lies Danbury Place, a reminder of how long the area around Boreham has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Boreham Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Bond Street Chelmsford, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Boreham is about 3 miles north-east of Chelmsford, in Essex. Boreham is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Essex.
Every address in CM3 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, St Andrews Road and Seabrook Gardens and the roads around them. Main roads around Boreham include the B1137, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Boreham, we cover Mowden (1 mile east), Springfield (2 miles south-west), Little Baddow (2 miles south-east), Hatfield Peverel (2 miles north-east) and Sandon (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (3 miles south-west), Basildon (14 miles south), Braintree (8 miles north), Brentwood (14 miles south-west), Maldon (6 miles east) and Billericay (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Boreham
In Boreham, that means homes and buildings near Six Bells Public House and Boswells School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. A little further out are Priory Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Bond Street Chelmsford (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Newland Grove.
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What affects the cost of chimney surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.