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Burnham Green Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Burnham Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- A chimney out of line
When to book a survey in Burnham Green
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
Look out for signs like these:
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
If you let a flat or house near Welwyn North station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
How a chimney survey works in Burnham Green
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It is not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. We survey brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and shared and party-wall stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps in the mortar around the pots and mortar washing out of the joints.
In a village or hamlet like Burnham Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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. 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.
Where we can’t see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Burnham Green (AL6)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Burnham Green
Other services in Burnham Green
How we price chimney surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Burnham Green
Can a landlord with a rental near Welwyn North station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
How do I find out if my home in Burnham Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. If you are thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as 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 is disturbed.
Local roofs in Burnham Green
About 1.9 miles south-west lies Digswell House, a reminder of how long the area around Burnham Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like Monk's Walk School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For businesses in and around places such as Howard Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Burnham Green is about 3 miles north-east of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. Burnham Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Burnham Green. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in AL6 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Burnham Close, Burgess Close and Burnham Green Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Tewin Wood (1 mile south-east), Harmer Green (1 mile west), Bull's Green (1 mile north-east), Tewin (1 mile south-east) and Oaklands (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Watford (15 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (14 miles south-west), Stevenage (5 miles north), St Albans (9 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles east) and Welwyn Garden City (3 miles south-west).
Around Burnham Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Belmont pub. Burnham Green’s nearest station is Welwyn North station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Datchworth Museum (1.1 miles north) and Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (3.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Burnham Green
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. What we find is photographed and described.
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. For a village or hamlet like Burnham Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Check fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.