Essex · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Steventon End, Essex
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Steventon End. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Chimney survey in Steventon End: what you get
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it’s safe to reach. You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. Common reasons to book are mortar washing out of the joints and damp patches on chimney breasts, on brick chimney stacks, lead flashings and chimney breasts.
Older buildings in small places like Steventon End 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Steventon End (CB10)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Steventon End can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Signs you need a chimney survey in Steventon End
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. Loose pots can follow.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- A chimney out of line
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Anyone responsible for a site like Ashdon Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What a chimney survey looks like in Steventon 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
In and around Steventon End, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Steventon End is about 4 miles north-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. We survey roofs in Steventon End and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Chimney surveys in CB10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Ashdon (1 mile west) and Church End (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Saffron Walden (4 miles south-west), Halstead (15 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (13 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (12 miles south-west), Bocking (15 miles south-east) and Elsenham (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Steventon End
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bricklayers Arms Public House, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Saffron Walden Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Castle Camps (1.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hales and Shadwell Woods and Rivey Hill.
Questions from Steventon End
How do I find out if my home in Steventon End is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Steventon End?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Steventon End is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can be seen safely: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Why get it checked now?
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it helps to know its condition first. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent and the council can advise. For older village homes like those around Steventon End, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Steventon End
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Steventon End
Letting agents and landlords in Steventon End book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the chimney stack.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks