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Chimney survey in Gubbion's Green, Essex
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Gubbion's Green and across Essex.
- A chimney out of line
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Chimney survey in Gubbion's Green: what you get
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. We survey chimney breasts, chimney pots and cowls and brick chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about flashings pulling away from the stack and spalled or crumbling bricks.
In a small place like Gubbion's Green, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Gubbion's Green (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Gubbion's Green
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
Nearby places to Gubbion's Green
Other services in Gubbion's Green
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
FAQs for Gubbion's Green
How do I find out if my home in Gubbion's Green is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can a landlord with a rental near Cressing station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How do I book a survey in Gubbion's Green?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable. We note anything we couldn’t see.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Gubbion's Green
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Gubbion's Green and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Gubbion's Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check 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
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Local roofs in Gubbion's Green
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Take a building like Great Leighs Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Cressing station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Gubbion's Green is about 4 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. Anywhere in Gubbion's Green, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Essex. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Every address in CM3 is covered for chimney surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Great Leighs (1 mile west), Young's End (1 mile north), Fuller Street (1 mile south-east), Row Green (2 miles north) and Fairstead (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (7 miles south), Braintree (4 miles north-east), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Billericay (15 miles south), Witham (5 miles south-east) and Wickford (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Gubbion's Green
Around Gubbion's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Castle pub. The closest station to Gubbion's Green is Cressing station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include William Julien Courtauld Hospital (3.2 miles north) and Cressing Temple (3.8 miles east). The countryside around Gubbion's Green includes Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Why act early in Gubbion's Green
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it helps to know its condition first. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council, so check with them first. Outbuildings and barns around Gubbion's Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and two real surveys.