Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire
Chimney surveys in Chorleywood from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
About our chimney survey in Chorleywood
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 survey chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and chimney breasts, and common reasons people get in touch are staining on walls around the chimney and redundant stacks capped without ventilation.
In a smaller place like Chorleywood, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Chorleywood (WD3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check the breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach.
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Chorleywood: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Chorleywood?
Yes, Chorleywood is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chorleywood station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The written report follows by email.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Chorleywood homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Chenies Manor House, about 2.1 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Chorleywood goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Living close to Rickmansworth Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Anyone responsible for a site like Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Chorleywood is about 5 miles west of Watford, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Chorleywood can all book chimney surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Chorleywood. There’s also a page for London.
Surveys in WD3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on South Cottage Drive, South Cottage Gardens and South Park Avenue or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Chorleywood is on the A404, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Heronsgate (1 mile south-west), Maple Cross (2 miles south), Chenies (2 miles north-west), Horn Hill (2 miles south-west) and West Hyde (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Watford (5 miles east), Hemel Hempstead (7 miles north), St Albans (10 miles north-east), Harpenden (13 miles north-east), Hatfield (14 miles north-east) and Borehamwood (10 miles east).
Around Chorleywood
In Chorleywood, that means homes and buildings near St Clement Danes School, Rickmansworth Park and Black Horse Artichoke Dell pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Chorleywood is Chorleywood station, roughly 0.7 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Harefield Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Chiltern Open Air Museum (2 miles south-west). The countryside around Chorleywood includes Chorleywood Common and Tumbling Bay.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. For a survey in Chorleywood, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. 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.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chorleywood
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What we are asked to look at in Chorleywood
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Worn or missing pointing
Take an older house close to Christ Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Leave it or get it looked at?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. In an older home around Chorleywood, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Weekday and weekend surveys