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Chimney Survey in Wimbish
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Wimbish. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
How a chimney survey works in Wimbish
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where it applies. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We survey chimney breasts, lead flashings and chimney pots and cowls, and common reasons people get in touch are bricks with flaking faces and flaunching that has broken away.
Older buildings in small places like Wimbish may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Wimbish (CB10)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Wimbish
If you are buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. For an older or listed building in a place like Wimbish, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 20 years’ experience
Chimney surveys in Wimbish: local notes
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Horham Hall, about 4.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Wimbish goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For landlords with property near Newport (Essex) station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Wimbish Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near St Paul's Mission Room, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Wimbish is about 3 miles south-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Anywhere in Wimbish, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Essex. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of the CB10 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Mill Road and Maple Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Wimbish, we cover Maple End (1 mile north-east), Radwinter (1 mile north-east), The Common (2 miles north-east), Hempstead (3 miles north-east) and Church End (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Braintree (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (3 miles north-west), Halstead (14 miles east), Great Dunmow (9 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (8 miles south-west) and Great Notley (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Wimbish
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to White Hart Inn. Wimbish’s nearest station is Newport (Essex) station, roughly 4.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Saffron Walden Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Castle Camps (4.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Wimbish include West Wood.
Wimbish: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Newport (Essex) station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wimbish?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. 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.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Usually it’s water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping, and record what we find.
What a chimney survey does not cover
A survey is a proper look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wimbish
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Wimbish, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s 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.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.