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Lanham Green Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Lanham Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Chimney survey in Lanham Green: what you get
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. If you’ve noticed eroded joints in the brickwork and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney pots and cowls, lead flashings and brick chimney stacks alike.
Some older homes in villages like Lanham Green 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Lanham Green (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lanham Green
Damp in a chimney breast normally gets worse while the cause is left. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. For an older or listed building in a place like Lanham Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lanham Green
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Every finding written up with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
What a chimney survey looks like in Lanham Green
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cressing Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Cressing station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Lanham Green is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. Surveys in Lanham Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Lanham Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Surveys in CM77 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Cressing (1 mile south-west), Perry Green (1 mile east), Bradwell (1 mile north-east), Silver End (1 mile south-east) and Stisted (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (10 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (4 miles south), Camulodunum (11 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Lanham Green
In Lanham Green, that means homes and buildings near The Three Ashes pub and Alec Hunter Academy. The closest station to Lanham Green is Cressing station, about 1.4 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Cressing Temple (1.8 miles south) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Lanham Green includes Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Older rural homes like those around Lanham Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Common questions in Lanham Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Cressing station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Lanham Green?
Yes, Lanham Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
There are a few common causes: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We check each one and note the most likely cause.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The report follows by email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Conditions inside walls
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What affects the price in Lanham Green
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Practical tips
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.