Essex · London and the South East
Ugley Green Chimney Survey
Independent chimney surveys in Ugley Green. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
Chimney survey in Ugley Green: what you get
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, chimney breasts and chimney pots and cowls, and common reasons people get in touch are spalled or crumbling bricks and cracked or missing flaunching.
Older buildings in small places like Ugley Green may be 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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.
- Where
- Ugley Green (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ugley Green
Other services in Ugley Green
Local roofs in Ugley Green
About 4.2 miles east lies Horham Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Ugley Green has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Forest Hall School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Ugley Green is about 4 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Ugley Green, the roof can be surveyed. Ugley Green is one of the places in Essex we cover. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We work across the CM22 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like Dellows Lane, Bedwell Road and Field Gate Lane, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Ugley Green, we cover Elsenham (1 mile south-east), Fuller's End (1 mile south-east), Ugley (1 mile north-west), Henham (2 miles north-east) and Quendon (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Braintree (15 miles east), Harlow (11 miles south), Saffron Walden (7 miles north), Great Dunmow (7 miles south-east), Great Notley (14 miles east) and Bocking (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ugley Green
In Ugley Green, that means homes and buildings near Robin Hood Public House, among other places. Ugley Green’s nearest station is Elsenham station, roughly 0.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Herts and Essex Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve and Portingbury Hills.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Around Ugley Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Where there is safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damp in a chimney breast typically gets worse while the cause is left. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. In a place like Ugley Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Common roof problems in Ugley Green
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. When flashings fail, water often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Mortar washing out of the joints
If you own a rental within reach of Elsenham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Are they insured for the work?
What affects the price in Ugley Green
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
For a price for your roof in Ugley Green, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
FAQs for Ugley Green
Can a landlord with a rental near Elsenham station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Ugley Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Ugley Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
What do you check on a chimney?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.