Essex · London and the South East
Hatfield Broad Oak Chimney Survey
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Hatfield Broad Oak from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- A stack that appears to lean
When to book a survey in Hatfield Broad Oak
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which can make a stack lean.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Are they insured for the work?
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Hatfield Broad Oak
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We are often asked to look into pots or cowls that look unsafe and gaps in the mortar around the pots, on shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Hatfield Broad Oak 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Hatfield Broad Oak (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Hatfield Broad Oak
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. Older and listed buildings around Hatfield Broad Oak may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere like Hatfield Broad Oak needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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FAQs for Hatfield Broad Oak
Is my home in Hatfield Broad Oak listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Hatfield Broad Oak within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. 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 look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What we can’t see
A survey is a close look at the chimney stack, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hatfield Broad Oak
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hatfield Broad Oak
Barrington Hall, about 0.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hatfield Broad Oak. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Sawbridgeworth station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Hatfield Broad Oak is about 5 miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. We provide chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Hatfield Broad Oak. Hatfield Broad Oak is one of the places in Essex we cover. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across CM22 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Medlars Mead and Cannons Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Hatfield Broad Oak, we cover Hatfield Heath (2 miles south-west), Ardley End (2 miles south-west), Hellman's Cross (2 miles north-east), Aythorpe Roding (2 miles south-east) and Puttock's End (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles south-east), Braintree (14 miles east), Harlow (7 miles south-west), Brentwood (14 miles south), Loughton (14 miles south-west) and Saffron Walden (14 miles north).
Landmarks near Hatfield Broad Oak
The closest station to Hatfield Broad Oak is Sawbridgeworth station, about 3.7 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Herts and Essex Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Sawbridgeworth Marsh and Portingbury Hills.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hatfield Broad Oak
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.