Essex · London and the South East
Ivy Chimneys Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Ivy Chimneys, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Cracked or missing flaunching
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we check how the pots are capped. Capping without ventilation can trap moisture.
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would typically be. They crack with age, and we check them too.
Chimney survey in Ivy Chimneys
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. If you are worried about a stack that appears to lean and bricks with flaking faces, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Ivy Chimneys are 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Ivy Chimneys (CM16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a hamlet or village like Ivy Chimneys, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. 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 check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
For a price for chimney surveys in Ivy Chimneys, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can frequently see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
Nearby places to Ivy Chimneys
What else we do in Ivy Chimneys
FAQs for Ivy Chimneys
Is Ivy Chimneys within the area you cover?
Yes. Ivy Chimneys is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Ivy Chimneys is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
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 we will say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Chimney surveys in Ivy Chimneys: local notes
About 2.4 miles south-east lies Hill Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Ivy Chimneys has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
The streets around a church like Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Ivy Chimneys is about 1 mile south-west of Epping, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Ivy Chimneys, the roof can be surveyed. Ivy Chimneys is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for chimney surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CM16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on High Road, Theydon Road and Centre Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Epping (1 mile north-east), Steward's Green (1 mile east), Fiddlers Hamlet (1 mile east), Theydon Garnon (2 miles south-east) and Hobbs Cross (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Harlow (6 miles north), Brentwood (10 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles east), Loughton (3 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (4 miles west) and Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Ivy Chimneys
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Black Lion pub and St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Epping Signalling Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Lippitts Hill and Gernon Bushes.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ivy Chimneys
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. Around Ivy Chimneys, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Ivy Chimneys
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Do you need a chimney survey in Ivy Chimneys?
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Anyone responsible for a site like Ivy Chimneys Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will the report include photos?