Essex · London and the South East
Mundon Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Mundon, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- A chimney out of line
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Mundon questions
Will you come out to Mundon?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is the coastal weather around Mundon hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Mundon is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. Where applicable, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Chimney survey in Mundon: what you get
If a chimney looks out of line, it’s worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. We are frequently asked to look into bricks with flaking faces and disused chimneys trapping moisture, on chimney breasts, lead flashings and flaunching.
In a small place like Mundon, many roofs stand in the open, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Mundon (CM9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Mundon
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Mundon and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Mundon, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Mundon
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead is also a target for theft.
Look out for signs like these:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
For an older house near a landmark like St Mary's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their report turnaround times
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Prices for chimney surveys in Mundon
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Mundon
Mundon is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you own a rental within reach of North Fambridge station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Mundon is about 3 miles south of Maldon, in Essex. We survey roofs in Mundon and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Here we cover the CM9 postcode area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Main Road, Wood Lane and Parsonage Chase or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Mundon include Latchingdon (2 miles south-east), Maylandsea (2 miles east), Mayland (3 miles east), Althorne (3 miles south-east) and Ostend (5 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (10 miles west), Basildon (13 miles south-west), Braintree (15 miles north-west), Maldon (3 miles north), Canvey Island (13 miles south-west) and Billericay (13 miles west).
What’s near Mundon
Around Mundon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Horse Public House, among other places. The closest station to Mundon is North Fambridge station, roughly 3 miles south. Open spaces near Mundon include Northey Island.
Why act early in Mundon
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it’s useful to know its condition first. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council, so check with them first. For older village homes like those around Mundon, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
Places near Mundon
Also in Mundon
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.