Essex · London and the South East
Newman's End Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Newman's End, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- A chimney out of line
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Newman's End often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- 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
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
About our chimney survey in Newman's End
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. A survey finds these problems and records them with photographs. We survey brick chimney stacks, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are mortar washing out of the joints and a stack that appears to lean.
Some older homes in villages like Newman's End 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 frequently matched when work is done.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Newman's End (CM17)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Newman's End
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Do you need a chimney survey in Newman's End?
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- A stack that appears to lean
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Mortar washing out of the joints
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Why act early in Newman's End
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. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. In a place like Newman's End, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book us in Newman's End
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Newman's End
I let a flat near Sawbridgeworth station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Newman's End?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. If you are thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
Prices for chimney surveys in Newman's End
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Nearby places to Newman's End
Other services in Newman's End
What a chimney survey looks like in Newman's End
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Barrington Hall, about 3.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Newman's End. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Sawbridgeworth station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Newman's End is about 4 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. Roofs in Newman's End get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Our area takes in places right across Essex. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We cover every part of the CM17 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Harlow Road and High Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Matching (1 mile south), Matching Tye (1 mile south), Housham Tye (1 mile south-west), Loyter's Green (1 mile south) and Magdalen Laver (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles east), Harlow (4 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south), Billericay (15 miles south-east), Loughton (11 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (11 miles south-west).
Near you in Newman's End
The closest station to Newman's End is Sawbridgeworth station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Princess Alexandra Hospital (4.9 miles west) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each stack. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.