Essex · London and the South East
Lindsell Chimney Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Lindsell. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a small place like Lindsell, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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About our chimney survey in Lindsell
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is frequently shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can then discuss it with them. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and brick chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are damp patches on chimney breasts and flashings pulling away from the stack.
Some older homes in villages like Lindsell are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Lindsell (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Lindsell
How do I find out if my home in Lindsell is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Lindsell?
Yes. Lindsell is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Damp on a chimney breast typically means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping and records the likely cause.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Lindsell
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Nearby places to Lindsell
Other services in Lindsell
Local roofs in Lindsell
Horham Hall, about 3.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lindsell. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Putteridge High School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Lindsell is about 8 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lindsell can all book chimney surveys. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
All of CM6 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Daisyley Road and Gallows Green Road and the roads around them. We also cover Sibley's Green (2 miles north-west), Monk Street (2 miles north-west), Bardfield End Green (2 miles north), Duton Hill (2 miles west) and Great Easton (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (13 miles south), Braintree (8 miles east), Witham (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (9 miles north-west), Halstead (11 miles east) and Great Dunmow (3 miles south).
Local landmarks in Lindsell
Well-known places in the area include Little Easton Moat (3.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Wood.
Common roof problems in Lindsell
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Look out for signs like these:
- Worn or missing pointing
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why get it checked now?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
Once we have 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.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.