Essex · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Tendring
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Tendring, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- A chimney out of line
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Chimney survey in Tendring: what you get
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it is safe to reach. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. If you’re worried about spalled or crumbling bricks and damaged chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, chimney breasts and chimney pots and cowls alike.
Some older homes in villages like Tendring 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. 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.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Tendring (CO16)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a chimney survey in Tendring?
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. People normally call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Historic houses such as Thorpe Hall, about 2.8 miles south-east, show how far back building around Tendring goes. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
How we price chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Tendring, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Chimney surveys around Tendring
Tendring lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Older buildings in Essex often 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.
Take a building like Tendring Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Weeley station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Tendring is about 5 miles north of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. We carry out chimney surveys in Tendring for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We work across the CO16 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Weeley (1 mile south), Tendring Green (1 mile north), Far Thorpe Green (1 mile south-east), Tendring Heath (2 miles north) and Thorpe Green (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (9 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (5 miles south), Harwich (8 miles north-east), Camulodunum (10 miles west), Greenstead (8 miles west) and Wivenhoe (7 miles west).
What’s near Tendring
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bicycle pub. The closest station to Tendring is Weeley station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre. Open spaces near Tendring include Weeleyhall Wood.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Tendring. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts often point to a problem above. We check the breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach.
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
Questions from Tendring
I let a flat near Weeley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is the coastal weather around Tendring hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
There are a few common causes: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We check each one and note the most likely cause.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How much is a survey?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.