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Chimney Survey in Stratford St Mary
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Stratford St Mary. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it is useful to know its condition first. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent, so check with them first. Outbuildings and barns around Stratford St Mary are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Stratford St Mary
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Chimney survey in Stratford St Mary
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. If you’ve noticed flaunching that has broken away and mortar washing out of the joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Stratford St Mary, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Stratford St Mary (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a small place like Stratford St Mary, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Your questions about chimney surveys in Stratford St Mary
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Stratford St Mary?
Often, yes. Stratford St Mary is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is Stratford St Mary within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
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’s disturbed.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you need a chimney survey in Stratford St Mary?
Years of fires can affect the mortar inside a stack. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which can make a stack lean.
Look out for signs like these:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
If you look after a building such as Stratford St Mary Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the survey won’t cover
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
Local roofs in Stratford St Mary
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Stratford St Mary, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Castle House, about 1.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stratford St Mary. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you let a flat or house near Manningtree station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Stratford St Mary is about 6 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. Anywhere in Stratford St Mary, we can come and survey your property. Our Essex coverage includes Stratford St Mary. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Chimney surveys in CO7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on The Street, Kenyon Close and Strickmere or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Higham (1 mile north-west), Dedham (1 mile south-east), Lamb Corner (2 miles south), Holton St Mary (2 miles north-east) and Hornestreet (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (6 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Harwich (13 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles south-west), Halstead (15 miles west) and Greenstead (6 miles south).
What’s near Stratford St Mary
We work in homes and buildings around East Bergholt High School and The Anchor pub. The closest station to Stratford St Mary is Manningtree station, roughly 3.3 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Severalls Hospital (5 miles south-west) and The Munnings Museum (1.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Cattawade Marshes.