Essex · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Clatterford End, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Clatterford End. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Staining on walls around the chimney
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Clatterford End can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
For a price for chimney surveys in Clatterford End, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Chimney survey in Clatterford End
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it’s safe to reach. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. If you’re worried about signs that a stack is leaning and loose, cracked or missing pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Clatterford End 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Clatterford End (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Clatterford End
What else we do in Clatterford End
What a chimney survey looks like in Clatterford End
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Ongar Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Clatterford End is about 7 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Clatterford End and the surrounding area. Clatterford End is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We cover every part of CM5 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Moreton Road, Ongar Road and Forest Drive, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Fyfield (1 mile east), Cannon's Green (1 mile south-east), Norwood End (1 mile north), Norton Mandeville (2 miles south-east) and Shelley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (10 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles west), Brentwood (8 miles south), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (10 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Clatterford End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Queens Head Public House, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Willingale Doe (2.5 miles east).
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Why act early in Clatterford End
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is typically a modest job. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks and the job gets bigger. In a small place like Clatterford End, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Clatterford End and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Rendered stacks
We cannot see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
Common questions in Clatterford End
Is Clatterford End in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Clatterford End is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Clatterford End listed or in a conservation area?
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.
How do I book a survey in Clatterford End?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. It isn’t a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp, and we will say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Damp on a chimney breast typically means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped, and record what we find.
How we price chimney surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.