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Chimney Survey in Anstey
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Anstey. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Chimney survey in Anstey
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. We’re often asked to look into loose, cracked or missing pots and spalled or crumbling bricks, on lead flashings, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Anstey, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Anstey (SG9)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Anstey
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. When flashings fail, water often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Worn or missing pointing
- Bricks with flaking faces
The streets around a church such as Church of St George are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Anstey, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
For a price for chimney surveys in Anstey, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Anstey
Landlords and letting agents in Anstey book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Why it is worth a survey now in Anstey
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Problems frequently go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What a chimney survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
Towns and villages near Anstey
Also in Anstey
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Anstey
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Anstey First School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Anstey is in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Anstey is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Chimney surveys in SG9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Moatside and St Georges End. Close by, we survey roofs in Daw's End (1 mile south), Great Hormead (2 miles south), Lower Green (2 miles north-east), Wyddial (2 miles south-west) and Brent Pelham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (11 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles south-east), Hitchin (14 miles west), Hertford (13 miles south-west), Letchworth (11 miles west) and Ware (12 miles south).
What’s near Anstey
We work in homes and buildings around The Blind Fiddler pub. A little further out are Anstey Hales Farm (less than half a mile east). For a walk, there is Hawkins Wood.
Common questions in Anstey
Will you come out to Anstey?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Anstey?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Anstey?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Damp on a chimney breast normally means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped and records the likely cause.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. It’s normally a modest repair when it is caught early.