Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Felden Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Felden and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Chimney survey in Felden: what you get
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. Common reasons to book are disused chimneys trapping moisture and gaps in the mortar around the pots, across chimney breasts, chimney pots and cowls and flaunching.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Felden drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Felden (HP3, WD4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Felden
Do you cover smaller places like Felden?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Felden listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
There are a few common causes: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Felden?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Nearby places to Felden
Other services in Felden
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a survey in Felden, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
When to book a survey in Felden
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
High Elms Manor lies about 3.4 miles south-east, so building around Felden goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Before booking anyone
- Their insurance cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the survey will not cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What happens if roof problems are left?
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are frequently 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. With lower homes, common in places like Felden, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Photos and a written report every time
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What a chimney survey looks like in Felden
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Felden is part of Hemel Hempstead, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like Nash Mills Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Felden is about 2 miles south of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Felden, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in London.
Chimney surveys in HP3 and WD4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Pond Road, Rose Lane and Lower Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Nash Mills (1 mile east), Rucklers Lane (1 mile south), Apsley (1 mile north-west), Bennetts End (1 mile north-east) and Kings Langley (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (5 miles south-east), St Albans (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles east), Harpenden (8 miles north-east), Hatfield (10 miles east) and Borehamwood (9 miles south-east).
What’s near Felden
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kings Langley School and The Paper Mill pub. Felden has its own railway station: Apsley station. Nearby you will also find Hemel Hempstead Hospital (1.5 miles north). Not far away are Long Deans and Verulamium Lake.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks