Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Green Street, Hertfordshire
Chimney surveys in Green Street and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
About our chimney survey in Green Street
If a chimney looks out of line, it’s worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. If you’re worried about cracked or missing flaunching and disused chimneys trapping moisture, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Green Street may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Green Street (WD6)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Green Street
Also in Green Street
Chimney surveys in Green Street: local notes
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Wyllyotts Manor about 3.7 miles north-east, Green Street sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Landlords with a home close to Elstree & Borehamwood station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you run a business near Spires Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Green Street is about 1 mile north of Borehamwood, in Hertfordshire. We provide chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Green Street and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Chimney surveys in WD6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Stapleton Road, Green Street and Cowley Hill. Other places close to Green Street include Well End (1 mile south-east), Borehamwood (1 mile south), Shenley (1 mile north-west), Ridge (2 miles north-east) and Rowley Green (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Watford (5 miles west), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles north-west), St Albans (6 miles north-west), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles north), Harpenden (10 miles north) and Hoddesdon (12 miles north-east).
Around Green Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Horse Public House and Hertswood Academy. Green Street’s nearest station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, roughly 1.6 miles south. A little further out are Hilfield Castle (3 miles south-west) and Shenley Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Green Street include Darland's Lake and Arkley Lane and Pastures.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
When to book a survey in Green Street
Aerials and dishes are often fixed to stacks. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
For an older house near a landmark such as St Michael and All Angels Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their report turnaround times
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They crack with age, and we check them too.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Green Street often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at 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
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Green Street questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Elstree & Borehamwood station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Green Street?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
There is no single answer. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’ll then get the report by email.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
It can come from several places: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How we price chimney surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.