Essex · London and the South East
Coxtie Green Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Coxtie Green. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Signs that a stack is leaning
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Coxtie Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Chimney survey in Coxtie Green: what you get
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. Common reasons to book are gaps in the mortar around the pots and pots or cowls that look unsafe, across chimney pots and cowls, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Coxtie Green may be 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 like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Coxtie Green (CM14)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Coxtie Green
About 4.3 miles south-west lies Hare Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Coxtie Green has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Brentwood station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Trinity Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Coxtie Green is about 2 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. Coxtie Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Coxtie Green is one of the places in Essex where we work for chimney surveys. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CM14 postcode area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Coxtie Green Road and Warwick Place. We also cover the places around Coxtie Green: Bentley (1 mile north), Navestock Side (1 mile north), Horseman Side (1 mile west), St Vincent's Hamlet (1 mile south-west) and South Weald (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles south-east), Harlow (11 miles north-west), Billericay (7 miles east), Rayleigh (15 miles east) and Loughton (8 miles west).
Near you in Coxtie Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Horse pub and Weald Country Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Coxtie Green is Brentwood station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Brentwood Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Warley Place.
When to book a survey in Coxtie Green
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Staining on walls around the chimney
If you live near a park such as Weald Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What experience they bring
- What insurance they carry
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
For unused flues, we check whether caps or cowls allow ventilation. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
Brick stacks
Most chimney stacks are built of brick, with mortar joints that wear over time. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. Around Coxtie Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Coxtie Green
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
How we price chimney surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- 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
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Coxtie Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Coxtie Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
I let a flat near Brentwood station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.