Essex · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Loyter's Green
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Loyter's Green from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- A chimney out of line
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
What we’re asked to look at in Loyter's Green
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are often fixed to chimneys. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
Signs worth acting on include:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey will not cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Loyter's Green
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It isn’t a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. For the flue itself, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, chimney pots and cowls and brick chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about damaged chimney pots and cowls and signs that a stack is leaning.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Loyter's Green (CM17)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Loyter's Green
What else we do in Loyter's Green
Honest limits
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Local roofs in Loyter's Green
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and 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. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For landlords with property near Harlow Mill station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Loyter's Green is about 3 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. In Loyter's Green, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Essex, we cover Loyter's Green and the places around it. Chelmsford is in our area too.
All of CM17 is within our area for chimney surveys. We also cover the places around Loyter's Green: Matching Tye (1 mile north), Housham Tye (1 mile north-west), Matching (1 mile north), Magdalen Laver (1 mile south) and Newman's End (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (13 miles east), Harlow (3 miles west), Brentwood (11 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles south-east), Loughton (10 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (10 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Loyter's Green
Loyter's Green’s nearest station is Harlow Mill station, roughly 3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Alexandra Hospital (4.6 miles west) and Harlow Mill (3.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
Common questions in Loyter's Green
How do I find out if my home in Loyter's Green is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Loyter's Green?
Yes, Loyter's Green is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How do I book a survey in Loyter's Green?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. For the flue, you will need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is typically a modest job. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks, and the work grows. Older and listed buildings around Loyter's Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Loyter's Green
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Surveys for landlords and agents in Loyter's Green
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Loyter's Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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 is access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.