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Chimney survey in Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Burnham-on-Crouch, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Chimney survey in Burnham-on-Crouch
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, frequently after years of flue gases and damp. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. We survey chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where the stack meets the roof and pots or cowls that look unsafe.
In a smaller place like Burnham-on-Crouch, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Burnham-on-Crouch (CM0)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Burnham-on-Crouch
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
All our prices include VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. It shows what we found and where, as far as we could see.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
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Common roof problems in Burnham-on-Crouch
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead is also a target for theft.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- A chimney out of line
The streets around a church like St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their track record with similar roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They crack with age, and we check them too.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check the breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Burnham-on-Crouch
Burnham-on-Crouch is within about 5 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you look after a building such as Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Burnham-On-Crouch station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Burnham-on-Crouch is about 8 miles north-east of Southend-on-Sea, in Essex. Surveys in Burnham-on-Crouch work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
We work across CM0 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Station Road and High Street. You’ll find Burnham-on-Crouch on the B1010 and B1021, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Burnham-on-Crouch: Stoneyhills (1 mile north), Southminster (2 miles north), Asheldham (3 miles north-east), Dengie (4 miles north-east) and Steeple (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Maldon (9 miles north-west), Canvey Island (13 miles south-west), Rayleigh (9 miles west), Witham (14 miles north-west), Wickford (12 miles west) and Rochford (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Burnham-on-Crouch
We work in homes and buildings around Ormiston Rivers Academy and The Star Hotel and the streets around them. Burnham-on-Crouch has its own railway station: Burnham-On-Crouch station. Green spaces nearby include Lion Creek and Lower Raypits.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Burnham-on-Crouch, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- 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.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Burnham-on-Crouch questions
Is the coastal weather around Burnham-on-Crouch hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Burnham-on-Crouch is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Burnham-On-Crouch station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We look at the parts we can see safely and the parts you can 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.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
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.
What we can’t see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Conditions inside walls
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks