Essex · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Wix Green
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Wix Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Wix Green
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. We survey flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are disused chimneys trapping moisture and cracked or missing flaunching.
Somewhere as small as Wix Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Wix Green (CO11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your 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
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. That helps you brief them.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.
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How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Wix Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
How we price chimney surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we look at how the pots are capped. Capping without ventilation can trap moisture.
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
Why act early in Wix Green
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you can decide what to do next. For older village homes like those around Wix Green, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Wix Green
Is the coastal weather around Wix Green hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Wix Green is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you cover smaller places like Wix Green?
Yes, Wix Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Wix Green?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What does a chimney survey cover?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Wix Green homes and their roofs
Wix Green lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. With Thorpe Hall about 4.2 miles south, Wix Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Wix and Wrabness Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of Wrabness station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Wix Green is about 5 miles west of Harwich, in Essex. If you’re in Wix Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Essex coverage includes Wix Green. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CO11 is within our area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Oakley Road and Harwich Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Wix Green, we cover Wix (1 mile west), Great Oakley (1 mile south-east), Wrabness (2 miles north), Bradfield (2 miles north-west) and Bradfield Heath (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (11 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (8 miles south), Harwich (5 miles east), Camulodunum (12 miles west), Greenstead (9 miles west) and Wivenhoe (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Wix Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Hart Inn and the streets around them. Wix Green’s nearest station is Wrabness station, about 2 miles north. For a walk, there is Oakfield Wood and Alton Water.