Essex · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Puttock's End, Essex
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Puttock's End, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Chimney surveys around Puttock's End
Barrington Hall, about 1.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Puttock's End. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building like Takeley Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Puttock's End is about 5 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. We survey roofs in Puttock's End and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Essex, we cover Puttock's End. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
All of CM22 is within our area for chimney surveys. If you are just outside Puttock's End, we cover Hope End Green (1 mile north), Hellman's Cross (1 mile south-east), Smith's Green (1 mile north), Little Canfield (1 mile north) and Takeley (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles east), Harlow (9 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (12 miles north), Great Dunmow (4 miles east) and Epping (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Puttock's End
The closest station to Puttock's End is Stansted Airport station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Little Easton Moat (3.1 miles north-east) and Herts and Essex Hospital (4.5 miles west). Not far away are Rushy Mead and Portingbury Hills.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Puttock's End
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it’s safe. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where it applies. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We are frequently asked to look into loose, cracked or missing pots and cracked or missing flaunching, across brick chimney stacks, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings.
Some older homes in villages like Puttock's End are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
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.
- Place
- Puttock's End (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a chimney survey in Puttock's End
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
If you let a flat or house near Stansted Airport station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
Your questions about chimney surveys in Puttock's End
Is Puttock's End within the area you cover?
Yes, Puttock's End is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Stansted Airport station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What do you check on a chimney?
The whole stack, as far as it can be seen safely: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Puttock's End
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. Older cottages and farmhouses around Puttock's End can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Puttock's End, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Checking the roof from the ground
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What affects the price in Puttock's End
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.