Essex · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in North Weald Bassett
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in North Weald Bassett from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Why it’s worth a survey now in North Weald Bassett
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you can decide what to do next. In a smaller place like North Weald Bassett, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in North Weald Bassett
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. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the loft space. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. We survey brick chimney stacks, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are flaunching that has broken away and a stack that appears to lean.
In a smaller place like North Weald Bassett, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- North Weald Bassett (CM16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys around North Weald Bassett
The wider area around North Weald Bassett has a long history of building, with Hill Hall about 3 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live near a park such as Weald Common Flood Meadows, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take a building like St Andrew's CofE Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
North Weald Bassett is about 4 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. Roofs in North Weald Bassett get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Across Essex, we cover North Weald Bassett. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Chimney surveys in CM16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Blenheim Square, Elm Gardens and Wheelers Farm Gardens. Other places close to North Weald Bassett include Thornwood Common (2 miles west), Coopersale (2 miles south-west), Hastingwood (2 miles north), Magdalen Laver (3 miles north) and Foster Street (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (14 miles east), Harlow (4 miles north-west), Brentwood (9 miles south-east), Billericay (13 miles south-east), Loughton (6 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (7 miles west).
Near you in North Weald Bassett
Around North Weald Bassett, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Kings Head Public House and Weald Common Flood Meadows, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find St. Margaret's Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Epping Signalling Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Gernon Bushes.
FAQs for North Weald Bassett
Is North Weald Bassett within the area you cover?
Yes. North Weald Bassett is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in North Weald Bassett is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We look at the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it and you can raise it with them.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check the breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach.
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render can’t be seen without removing some, so the report says what can and cannot be judged.
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The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a survey in North Weald Bassett, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How we price chimney surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Signs you need a chimney survey in North Weald Bassett
Years of fires can affect the mortar inside a stack. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which can make a stack lean.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Mortar washing out of the joints
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Andrew are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What experience they bring
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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.