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Roof Survey in Chickney
Need a roof survey in Chickney? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Do you need a roof survey in Chickney?
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Problems we come across often include:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Loose chimney pots
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you’ll get the report
Roof survey in Chickney
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you’ve noticed water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and worn or blocked valleys, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Chickney, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Chickney (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Chickney
Chickney is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport. If your survey includes the drone, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Horham Hall, about 1.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chickney. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If you own a rental within reach of Stansted Airport station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Chickney is about 4 miles north-west of Great Dunmow, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Chickney can all book roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the CM6 postcode area for roof surveys. We also cover Tilty (1 mile east), Duton Hill (1 mile east), Great Easton (2 miles south-east), Monk Street (2 miles north-east) and Sibley's Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Braintree (11 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (8 miles north), Halstead (14 miles east) and Great Dunmow (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Chickney
The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Little Easton Moat (2.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Portingbury Hills and Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Chickney, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Let us know about past leaks
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
Your report arrives by email. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere like Chickney needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Prices for roof surveys in Chickney
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Questions from Chickney
How do I find out if my home in Chickney is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Stansted Airport station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is Chickney in your area?
Yes. We cover Chickney and the rest of Essex. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate