Essex · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Daws Heath
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Daws Heath. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Chimney survey in Daws Heath: what you get
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is frequently shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can then discuss it with them. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are worn or missing pointing and gaps where the stack meets the roof, on chimney breasts, flaunching and brick chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Daws Heath are 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Daws Heath (SS7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Hidden damage within the stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
Chimney surveys in Daws Heath: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Daws Heath, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Landlords with a home close to Rayleigh station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a building such as The Deanes School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Daws Heath is about 1 mile east of Thundersley, in Essex. In Daws Heath, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Daws Heath is one of the places in Essex where we work for chimney surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Every address in SS7 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Western Road, Wyburn Road and Marlin Close, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Hadleigh (1 mile south), Rayleigh (2 miles north), Leigh-on-Sea (2 miles south-east), Eastwood (2 miles east) and Stroud Green (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (13 miles north-west), Basildon (7 miles west), Brentwood (14 miles west), Maldon (11 miles north), Canvey Island (3 miles south) and Billericay (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Daws Heath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hadleigh Farm and Westwood Academy and the streets around them. Daws Heath’s nearest station is Rayleigh station, about 1.6 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Bay Museum (3.9 miles south) and Chartwell Private Hospital (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Daws Heath includes Pound Wood.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Daws Heath needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Daws Heath
Landlords and letting agents in Daws Heath book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Common roof problems in Daws Heath
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are frequently fixed to chimneys. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
Signs worth acting on include:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Homes near green spaces such as Hadleigh Farm can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Daws Heath questions
I let a flat near Rayleigh station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building.
Will you come out to Daws Heath?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Daws Heath?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Towns and villages near Daws Heath
What else we do in Daws Heath
Prices for chimney surveys in Daws Heath
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.