Essex · London and the South East
Navestock Common Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys around Navestock Common, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Navestock Common
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are damp patches on chimney breasts and eroded joints in the brickwork, on brick chimney stacks, lead flashings and chimney breasts.
Older buildings in small places like Navestock Common may be 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 like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Navestock Common (CM14)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Navestock Common
Do you cover smaller places like Navestock Common?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Navestock Common is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What does a chimney survey cover?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Why get it checked now?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. Around Navestock Common, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Navestock Common
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Local roofs in Navestock Common
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Hare Hall, about 3.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Navestock Common. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Drapers' Academy will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to Church of St Thomas: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Harold Wood station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Navestock Common is about 4 miles north of Romford, in Essex. In Navestock Common, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: CM14. We also cover the places around Navestock Common: Waterhales (1 mile north-east), St Vincent's Hamlet (1 mile east), Noak Hill (1 mile south-east), Horseman Side (2 miles north-east) and Navestock Heath (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (14 miles north-east), Basildon (12 miles east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (4 miles east), Billericay (9 miles east) and Loughton (6 miles west).
Near you in Navestock Common
In Navestock Common, that means homes and buildings near Dagnam Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Harold Wood station, roughly 3 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Romford Shopping Hall (3.8 miles south) and Harold Wood Hospital (2.9 miles south). Not far away are Bedfords Park.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Navestock Common, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. It’s usually a modest repair when it’s caught early.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. What we find is photographed and described.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Navestock Common
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Nearby places to Navestock Common
Also in Navestock Common
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls