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Chimney survey in Eastwick, Essex
Independent chimney surveys in Eastwick. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Bricks with flaking faces
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Eastwick can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- 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.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Eastwick
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it is worth knowing their condition before you exchange. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. You get photographs and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are disused chimneys trapping moisture and cracked or missing flaunching.
In a village or hamlet like Eastwick, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Eastwick (CM20)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Eastwick
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
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.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Questions from Eastwick
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Eastwick be checked too?
It’s often worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Harlow Town station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. We look at the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can raise it with them.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: from the ground, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable. We note anything we couldn’t see.
Eastwick homes and their roofs
Eastwick is part of Harlow, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. On homes of that age, felt underlay, flat roofs, gutters and fixings may all be due attention. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like Pemberley Academy: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Trees in and around Harlow Marsh shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. The streets around a church like Church of St Botolph are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Eastwick is about 2 miles north-west of Harlow, in Essex. Bookings from Eastwick are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Eastwick is one of the places in Essex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
All of CM20 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Little Parndon (1 mile south), Gilston (1 mile north-east), Great Parndon (2 miles south), Roydon (2 miles south-west) and Staple Tye (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Brentwood (14 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (7 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (13 miles north-east), Epping (6 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Eastwick
Around Eastwick, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Burnt Mill Academy, Harlow Marsh and The Lion Inn. The nearest railway station is Harlow Town station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Princess Alexandra Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Eastwick include Hunsdon Mead.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks frequently have soft lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
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For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. In a small place like Eastwick, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Eastwick
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.