Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Enfield Wash, Hertfordshire
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Enfield Wash, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Flaunching that has broken away
What affects the price in Enfield Wash
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
How a chimney survey works in Enfield Wash
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It isn’t a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. For the flue itself, you’ll 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’re often asked to look into signs that a stack is leaning and damp patches on chimney breasts, across chimney breasts, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Enfield Wash drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Enfield Wash (EN3, EN1)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render can’t be seen without removing some, so the report says what can and can’t be judged.
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack frequently shows where water is getting in. We record what we see with photos.
Chimney surveys around Enfield Wash
Historic houses such as Forty Hall, about 1.3 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Enfield Wash goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Turkey Street station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Living close to Gunpowder Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. For an older house near a landmark like St George's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Enfield Wash is about 2 miles north-east of Enfield, in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Enfield Wash is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Enfield Wash and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
Chimney surveys in EN3 and EN1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Hoe Lane, Old Road and East Road. We also cover the places around Enfield Wash: Enfield Highway (1 mile south), Enfield Lock (1 mile east), Bullsmoor (1 mile north-west), Freezywater (1 mile north-east) and Brimsdown (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (15 miles west), St Albans (14 miles north-west), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles north-west), Hoddesdon (6 miles north), Cheshunt (3 miles north) and Hatfield (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Enfield Wash
Typical jobs here are in homes near Aylands School, Ark John Keats Academy and The White Horse Public House and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Enfield Wash itself: Turkey Street station. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Enfield (2.2 miles south-west) and St Michaels Hospital (2 miles west). For a walk, there is Lippitts Hill and Ainslie Wood.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Conditions inside walls
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
Tips that help
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.
Enfield Wash questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Turkey Street station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Enfield Wash listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
A leaning stack should be looked at. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Enfield Wash
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Enfield Wash, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.