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Chimney survey in West Hanningfield, Essex
We carry out chimney surveys in West Hanningfield and the rest of Essex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching that has broken away
Leave it or get it looked at?
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are frequently modest repairs when they’re caught early. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose and the job gets bigger. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Why book us in West Hanningfield
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
Chimney survey in West Hanningfield
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. If you are worried about cracked or missing flaunching and disused chimneys trapping moisture, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flaunching, lead flashings and brick chimney stacks alike.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- West Hanningfield (CM2)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. 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.
Chimney surveys around West Hanningfield
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with 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. With Hylands about 3.9 miles north-west, West Hanningfield sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary and St Edward, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Wickford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
West Hanningfield is about 4 miles north-east of Billericay, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in West Hanningfield, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Essex.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: CM2. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Pandan Close and Middlemead. Other places close to West Hanningfield include South Hanningfield (2 miles south-east), Coalhill (2 miles south-east), Brock Hill (2 miles south), Howe Green (2 miles north-east) and Rettendon (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (5 miles north), Basildon (7 miles south), Braintree (15 miles north), Brentwood (9 miles west), Maldon (9 miles north-east) and Canvey Island (11 miles south).
Around West Hanningfield
In West Hanningfield, that means homes and buildings near The Three Compasses Public House. For rail, the closest station is Wickford station, about 3.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Baddow Hospital (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hanningfield Reservoir.
How we price chimney surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
There are 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 need to know.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Landlords, agents and block managers in West Hanningfield
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. On timing, it normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around West Hanningfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
West Hanningfield questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Wickford station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to West Hanningfield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you survey in bad weather?
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. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.