Essex · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Ulting
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Ulting, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Chimney survey in Ulting
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. If you’re worried about flaunching that has broken away and disused chimneys trapping moisture, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Ulting (CM9)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Ulting homes and their roofs
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Ulting, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Historic houses such as Danbury Place, about 3.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Ulting goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Ulting is about 3 miles north-west of Maldon, in Essex. We survey roofs in Ulting across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Essex.
We work across the CM9 postcode area for chimney surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Nounsley (1 mile north), Woodham Walter (1 mile south), Curling Tye Green (2 miles south-east), Langford (2 miles east) and Woodham Mortimer (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (5 miles west), Basildon (14 miles south-west), Braintree (9 miles north), Maldon (3 miles south-east), Billericay (12 miles south-west) and Rayleigh (11 miles south).
Local landmarks in Ulting
Around Ulting, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Sportsmans Arms, among other places. Ulting’s nearest station is Hatfield Peverel station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Priory Hospital (5.3 miles west). Not far away are Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere like Ulting needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
What you can safely check yourself
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.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Common questions in Ulting
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Ulting, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Ulting 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.
I let a flat near Hatfield Peverel station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Do you work in Ulting?
Yes. We carry out chimney surveys in Ulting.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
What does the report include?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Ulting
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Landlords with a home close to Hatfield Peverel station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Also near Ulting
What else we do in Ulting
What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Once it cracks, water can get straight into the brickwork.
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. We check that they look secure and undamaged.