Essex · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Creeksea, Essex
Chimney surveys in Creeksea, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Creeksea
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. We check each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. We survey flaunching, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps in the mortar around the pots and spalled or crumbling bricks.
Older buildings in small places like Creeksea may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. 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.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Creeksea (CM0)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Creeksea questions
Is my home in Creeksea listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Creeksea, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Creeksea is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Do you cover Creeksea?
Yes. We cover Creeksea and the rest of Essex. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Why it is worth a survey now in Creeksea
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. For older village homes like those around Creeksea, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Creeksea, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Creeksea
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Local roofs in Creeksea
Creeksea is within about 5 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so the council is the place to ask.
If you own a rental within reach of Burnham-On-Crouch station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Ormiston Rivers Academy: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Creeksea is about 5 miles north-east of Rochford, in Essex. Creeksea gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Essex, we cover Creeksea and the places around it. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the CM0 postcode area for chimney surveys. We also cover Ostend (1 mile north), Canewdon (2 miles south-west), Althorne (2 miles north-west), Ballards Gore (3 miles south-west) and Mayland (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles north-west), Basildon (15 miles west), Maldon (8 miles north-west), Canvey Island (12 miles south-west), Rayleigh (8 miles west) and Witham (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Creeksea
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Creeksea Ferry Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Burnham-On-Crouch station, about 1 mile east of the centre. The countryside around Creeksea includes Lion Creek and Lower Raypits.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Check fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.