Essex · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Brookstreet
Chimney surveys across Brookstreet, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Staining on walls around the chimney
About our chimney survey in Brookstreet
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the roof space. We record what we find with photographs and recommendations. If you are worried about unused flues sealed without airflow and flaunching that has broken away, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Brookstreet, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Brookstreet (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Why get it checked now?
Damp in a chimney breast typically gets worse while the cause is left. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. For an older or listed building in a place like Brookstreet, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Brookstreet: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Brookstreet is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Brookstreet?
Yes, Brookstreet is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We inspect whatever is safely visible and what you give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can raise it with them.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
Places near Brookstreet
Also in Brookstreet
Local roofs in Brookstreet
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Brookstreet is about 7 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. We carry out chimney surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Brookstreet and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Essex. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the CM6 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Little Dunmow (1 mile east), Felsted (1 mile east), North End (1 mile south), Causeway End (2 miles south-east) and Watch House Green (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (9 miles south), Braintree (7 miles east), Harlow (14 miles south-west), Maldon (15 miles south-east), Witham (11 miles south-east) and Saffron Walden (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Brookstreet
Around Brookstreet, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Flitch Of Bacon Public House. A little further out are Little Easton Moat (3.6 miles north-west) and Braintree Community Hospital (5.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.
When to book a survey in Brookstreet
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People normally call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Look out for signs like these:
- Worn or missing pointing
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- A stack that appears to lean
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Flitch Green Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What experience they bring
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. It shows what we found and where from the viewpoints we used.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Brookstreet can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.