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Chimney survey in Little Heath, Essex
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Little Heath from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Prices for chimney surveys in Little Heath
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Chimney survey in Little Heath: what you get
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often 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. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. We survey brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are redundant stacks capped without ventilation and flaunching that has broken away.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Little Heath drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Little Heath (RM6, IG3, IG2)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. On a bungalow or cottage around Little Heath, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- A report with photographs
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Parking around Little Heath is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Chimney surveys in Little Heath: local notes
Valentines Mansion, about 2.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Little Heath. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
The streets around a church such as St Mark's are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Trees in and around Fairlop Waters shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. Landlords with a home close to Chadwell Heath station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Little Heath is about 2 miles west of Romford, in Essex. Roofs in Little Heath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. We cover towns and villages across Essex. We also survey roofs in London.
We work across RM6, IG3 and IG2 for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Hall Road, Bede Road and Nash Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Little Heath: Chadwell Heath (1 mile east), Aldborough Hatch (1 mile west), Marks Gate (1 mile north-east), Goodmayes (1 mile south) and Becontree Heath (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basildon (14 miles east), Harlow (13 miles north), Brentwood (8 miles east), Billericay (13 miles east), Loughton (5 miles north-west) and Waltham Abbey (9 miles north-west).
Around Little Heath
In Little Heath, that means homes and buildings near Fairlop Waters, The Eva Hart pub and Little Heath School. The nearest railway station is Chadwell Heath station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Redbridge Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and King George Hospital (0.5 miles west). The countryside around Little Heath includes Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Little Heath
Do you cover smaller places like Little Heath?
Yes. Little Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across 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 Chadwell Heath station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. For the flue, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What should I do with a chimney I don’t use?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. If it’s capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. We check how it is capped and its condition, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. We use plain English and a photo for each defect, so it is easy to follow.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, particularly after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.