Essex · London and the South East
Kelvedon Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Kelvedon from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Chimney survey in Kelvedon: what you get
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We are often asked to look into eroded joints in the brickwork and redundant stacks capped without ventilation, on lead flashings, chimney pots and cowls and brick chimney stacks.
In a smaller place like Kelvedon, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Kelvedon (CO5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey looks like in Kelvedon
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Kelvedon has a long history of building, with Layer Marney Tower about 4.2 miles east. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Kelvedon station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Kelvedon is about 4 miles north-east of Witham, in Essex. Bookings from Kelvedon are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Kelvedon is one of the places in Essex where we work. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: CO5. You’ll find streets like High Street, Church Road and Station Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Feering (1 mile north-east), Stocks Green (2 miles north-east), Windmill Hill (2 miles south-east), Messing (2 miles east) and Skye Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (9 miles north-east), Chelmsford (11 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles north-west), Maldon (8 miles south), Witham (4 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Kelvedon
In Kelvedon, that means homes and buildings near The George Inn, Parish Church of All Saints and Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Kelvedon itself: Kelvedon station. Other landmarks nearby include Laundry & Mangle Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Kelvedon include Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve.
FAQs for Kelvedon
Do you cover smaller places like Kelvedon?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Kelvedon station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
It can come from several places: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
When to book a survey in Kelvedon
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- A stack that appears to lean
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Homes near green spaces such as Brockwell Meadows can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking anyone
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Check fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
What affects the price in Kelvedon
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a smaller place like Kelvedon, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
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Other services in Kelvedon
Roof by roof
Flaunching
We often find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. It’s normally a modest repair when it is caught early.
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render cannot be seen without removing some, so the report says what can and cannot be judged.