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Chimney survey in Kelvedon Hatch, Essex
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Kelvedon Hatch? We carry out chimney surveys in Kelvedon Hatch and across Essex.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it is on from the viewpoints we used.
Make sure redundant flues are capped with ventilation. That helps stop damp building up inside.
How a chimney survey works in Kelvedon Hatch
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it’s safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. Common reasons to book are flaunching that has broken away and damp patches on chimney breasts, on flaunching, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Kelvedon Hatch (CM15, CM14)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price chimney surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why get it checked now?
Damp in a chimney breast typically gets worse while the cause is left. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. In a small place like Kelvedon Hatch, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Kelvedon Hatch
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Kelvedon Hatch
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Anyone responsible for a site like Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Kelvedon Hatch: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Shenfield station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Is Kelvedon Hatch within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
How do I book a survey in Kelvedon Hatch?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What do you check on a chimney?
The whole stack, as far as it can be seen safely: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Kelvedon Hatch
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Ingatestone Hall about 5 miles east, Kelvedon Hatch sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Shenfield station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near New Church of St Nicholas, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Kelvedon Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. Kelvedon Hatch gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our Essex coverage includes Kelvedon Hatch. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of CM15 and CM14 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Church Road, Swan Lane and The Finchingfields or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Doddinghurst Common (1 mile south), Navestock Side (1 mile south-west), Bentley (1 mile south), Hook End (1 mile north-east) and Stondon Massey (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (10 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-east), Billericay (7 miles east) and Rayleigh (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Kelvedon Hatch
In Kelvedon Hatch, that means homes and buildings near The Shepherd Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shenfield station, about 3.4 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Brentwood Community Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Kelvedon Hatch includes Thorndon Park.
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. What we find is photographed and described.
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. The survey looks at whether the lead is tight, sound and well fixed.
Places near Kelvedon Hatch
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How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Kelvedon Hatch, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check 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.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.