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Chimney survey in Great Easton, Essex
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. Chimney surveys in Great Easton.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the chimney stack, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
How a chimney survey works in Great Easton
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are flaunching that has broken away and mortar washing out of the joints, on chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Great Easton may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. 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.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Great Easton (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys around Great Easton
With Horham Hall about 2.7 miles north-west, Great Easton sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside a good many 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 Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church such as Church of St John and St Giles are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Stansted Airport station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Great Easton is about 8 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Whether the building in Great Easton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Essex coverage includes Great Easton and the places around it. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the CM6 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on The Endway, Rebecca Meade and Brocks Mead or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the B184, Great Easton is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Tilty (1 mile north-west), Duton Hill (1 mile north), Chickney (2 miles north-west), Sibley's Green (2 miles north) and Monk Street (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Witham (15 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (9 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
Around Great Easton
Around Great Easton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell pub. The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport station, roughly 3.3 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Little Easton Moat (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Great Easton include West Wood.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Great Easton, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
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Common questions in Great Easton
How do I find out if my home in Great Easton is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Great Easton?
Yes. Great Easton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple 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.
Why act early in Great Easton
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Great Easton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Great Easton
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What affects the price in Great Easton
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.