Essex · London and the South East
Easthorpe Chimney Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Easthorpe. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
How a chimney survey works in Easthorpe
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. We are frequently asked to look into gaps in the mortar around the pots and spalled or crumbling bricks, on lead flashings, flaunching and brick chimney stacks.
In a small place like Easthorpe, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Easthorpe (CO5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Easthorpe homes and their roofs
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Layer Marney Tower, about 2.7 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Easthorpe. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Marks Tey station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Easthorpe is about 6 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. We carry out chimney surveys in Easthorpe for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Easthorpe is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
All of CO5 is covered for chimney surveys. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Mulberry Green (1 mile north-east), Marks Tey (1 mile north), Little Tey (2 miles north-west), Copford (2 miles north-east) and Messing (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (6 miles east), Chelmsford (15 miles south-west), Braintree (9 miles west), Maldon (10 miles south-west), Witham (7 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Easthorpe
In Easthorpe, that means homes and buildings near House Without A Name Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Marks Tey station, roughly 1.5 miles north. Nearby you will also find Anchor Press Museum (3.3 miles south) and Birch Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Easthorpe include Iron Latch.
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a careful look at the chimney stack, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Conditions inside walls
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
FAQs for Easthorpe
How do I find out if my home in Easthorpe is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Marks Tey station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The report follows by email.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. Everything is written up with photographs.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the chimney stack.
Different roofs, different checks
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack frequently shows where water is getting in. What we find is photographed and described.
Towns and villages near Easthorpe
Also in Easthorpe
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Easthorpe 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at 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
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. Older cottages and farmhouses around Easthorpe can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photos and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.