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Apsley Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Apsley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
How a chimney survey works in Apsley
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We look at what can be seen safely and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. We survey chimney breasts, chimney pots and cowls and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are damp patches on chimney breasts and redundant stacks capped without ventilation.
Houses in smaller places like Apsley can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Apsley (HP3, HP1, HP2)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Apsley
What else we do in Apsley
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to a smaller place like Apsley is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Common questions in Apsley
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Apsley station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Apsley worth including?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it when booking. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. We inspect everything that’s safely in view and what you give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can discuss it with them.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are often modest repairs when they’re caught early. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks and the job gets bigger. Arranging work in a smaller place like Apsley is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See our cost guide or our case studies.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Prices for chimney surveys in Apsley
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Chimney surveys in Apsley: local notes
About 4.1 miles south-east lies High Elms Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Apsley has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Trees in and around Gadebridge Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you own a rental within reach of Apsley station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building such as Two Waters Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Apsley is about 1 mile south of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. Surveys in Apsley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
All of HP3, HP1 and HP2 is covered for chimney surveys. Local streets include Lawn Lane, Avocet Road and Linnet Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Felden (1 mile south-east), Boxmoor (1 mile north-west), Bennetts End (1 mile east), Nash Mills (1 mile south-east) and Grovehill (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Watford (6 miles south-east), St Albans (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles east), Harpenden (8 miles north-east), Hatfield (10 miles east) and Borehamwood (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Apsley
In Apsley, that means homes and buildings near Gadebridge Park, The Hemel Hempstead School and The Oddfellows Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Apsley station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Hemel Hempstead Hospital (0.9 miles north). For a walk, there is Long Deans.