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Chimney survey in Epping Green, Essex
Chimney surveys in Epping Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- A stack that appears to lean
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
How a chimney survey works in Epping Green
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything 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 is safe access. You get a report with photographs and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. If you’re worried about damaged chimney pots and cowls and spalled or crumbling bricks, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Epping Green 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Epping Green (CM16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Cottages and farmhouses around Epping Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Related advice
Epping Green homes and their roofs
About 4.9 miles south-east lies Hill Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Epping Green has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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.
If you look after a building such as Epping Upland CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live near a park such as Nazeing Triangle, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Epping Green is about 3 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. If you are in Epping Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Essex, we cover Epping Green and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
Chimney surveys in CM16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Elm Close, Epping Road and Green Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Epping Green: Epping Upland (1 mile south-east), Jack's Hatch (1 mile north), Broadley Common (1 mile north-west), Nazeing (2 miles north-west) and Bumble's Green (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Harlow (3 miles north-east), Brentwood (12 miles south-east), Loughton (6 miles south), Waltham Abbey (4 miles south-west), Stansted Mountfitchet (13 miles north-east) and Harold Wood (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Epping Green
Around Epping Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Nazeing Triangle, The Cock and Magpie pub and Stewards School, among other places. Epping Green’s nearest station is Roydon station, about 3.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Harlow Mill (4.8 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Cheshunt Lake and Gernon Bushes.
Why get it checked now?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. In a small place like Epping Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
Places near Epping Green
Also in Epping Green
Do you need a chimney survey in Epping Green?
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Signs that a stack is leaning
For landlords with property near Roydon station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their report turnaround times
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Epping Green and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Epping Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Epping 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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Roydon station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Don’t ignore it. Leaning frequently comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it is stable.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.