Essex · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Keeres Green, Essex
Chimney surveys in Keeres Green and the rest of Essex. We survey seven days a week.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Worn or missing pointing
Your questions about chimney surveys in Keeres Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Keeres Green?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Keeres Green is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Keeres Green?
Yes, Keeres Green is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
It’s worth having a leaning stack checked. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How a chimney survey works in Keeres Green
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it’s worth knowing their condition before you exchange. On older stacks, we frequently find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. You get photos and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. If you are worried about pots or cowls that look unsafe and mortar washing out of the joints, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Keeres Green, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Keeres Green (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Keeres Green
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their insurance cover
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, it typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere as small as Keeres Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Useful tips for Keeres Green property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so it’s easy to follow.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack often shows where water is getting in. We record what we see with photographs.
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They tend to crack, so we check them closely.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Keeres Green
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Towns and villages near Keeres Green
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Local roofs in Keeres Green
The wider area around Keeres Green has a long history of building, with Barrington Hall about 3.4 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Rodings Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Keeres Green is about 8 miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Keeres Green can all book chimney surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Essex. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Chimney surveys in CM6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Roundbush Green (1 mile north), Great Canfield (2 miles north), High Roding (2 miles north), High Easter (2 miles east) and Stagden Cross (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles north-east), Harlow (9 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south), Billericay (13 miles south) and Witham (14 miles east).
Near you in Keeres Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near King William IV Public House and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Willingale Doe (3.8 miles south).