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Chimney survey in Chatham Green, Essex
Need a chimney survey in Chatham Green? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
How a chimney survey works in Chatham Green
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. If you’ve noticed loose, cracked or missing pots and a stack that appears to lean, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Chatham Green are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Chatham Green (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
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What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere like Chatham Green needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Why get it checked now?
Most people never get a careful look at their chimney stacks. Defects tend to go unseen until there is a stain. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. For older village homes like those around Chatham Green, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chatham Green
- Over 20 years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Chatham Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chatham Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I let a flat near Beaulieu Park station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. For the flue, you will need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. Everything is written up with photographs.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Don’t ignore it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it’s stable.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
How we price chimney surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Local roofs in Chatham Green
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you own a rental within reach of Beaulieu Park station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St John the Evangelist, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Chatham Green is about 5 miles north of Chelmsford, in Essex. We survey roofs in Chatham Green and the rest of Essex. Across Essex, we cover Chatham Green and the places around it.
Every address in CM3 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Chatham Green include Little Leighs (1 mile north-east), Howe Street (1 mile south-west), Hartford End (2 miles north-west), Willows Green (2 miles north) and Ford End (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (5 miles south), Braintree (6 miles north-east), Brentwood (15 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Billericay (13 miles south) and Witham (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Chatham Green
The closest station to Chatham Green is Beaulieu Park station, roughly 4.1 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Broomfield Hospital (2.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Most chimney stacks are built of brick, with mortar joints that wear over time. We check the bricks for spalling and the joints for erosion.
Chimney pots and cowls
For unused flues, we check whether caps or cowls allow ventilation. Capping without ventilation can trap moisture.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.