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Chimney Survey in Colliers End
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. Chimney surveys in Colliers End.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Chimney survey in Colliers End: what you get
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. Common reasons to book are a stack that appears to lean and disused chimneys trapping moisture, across chimney breasts, chimney pots and cowls and brick chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Colliers End may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Where we cannot 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.
- Place
- Colliers End (SG11)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Colliers End often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Chimney surveys in Colliers End: local notes
Much Hadham Palace, about 3.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Colliers End. 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Ralph Sadleir Middle School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to St Mary's: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Ware station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Colliers End is about 4 miles north of Ware, in Hertfordshire. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Colliers End and nearby. Colliers End is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover for chimney surveys. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Surveys in SG11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Standon Green End (1 mile south-west), Barwick (1 mile south-east), High Cross (1 mile south), Sacombe Green (2 miles west) and Puckeridge (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (8 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (7 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south-west), Harpenden (15 miles west), Hitchin (13 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (8 miles south).
Near you in Colliers End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Lamb and Flag pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ware station, about 4.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hertford County Hospital (5.9 miles south-west) and Barrowfield (4.9 miles south). Not far away are King's Meads.
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Conditions inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Your questions about chimney surveys in Colliers End
Is my home in Colliers End listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Ware station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It is worth having a leaning stack checked. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Damp on a chimney breast normally means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping and records the likely cause.
What we look for on each type of roof
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks frequently have soft lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would normally be. They tend to crack, so we look at them closely.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Colliers End
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Why get it checked now?
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. For an older or listed building in a place like Colliers End, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
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. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What affects the price in Colliers End
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.