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Chimney survey in Hawridge, Buckinghamshire
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Hawridge. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- A stack that appears to lean
About our chimney survey in Hawridge
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It is not 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’ll say so. If you’ve noticed gaps in the mortar around the pots and staining on walls around the chimney, we can find out what’s behind it, on brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and chimney pots and cowls alike.
In a village or hamlet like Hawridge, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Hawridge (HP5)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey looks like in Hawridge
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Hawridge has a long history of building, with Cholesbury Manor House about 0.9 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Hawridge is about 3 miles west of Berkhamsted, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Hawridge and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Hawridge and the places around it. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
Here we cover the HP5 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Hawridge Common and Hawridge Vale or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Hawridge: Heath End (1 mile east), Bellingdon (1 mile south), Cholesbury (1 mile west), Asheridge (1 mile south) and Buckland Common (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (9 miles north-west), High Wycombe (10 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles south), Marlow (14 miles south-west), Amersham (5 miles south) and Beaconsfield (10 miles south).
Around Hawridge
We work in homes and buildings around The Rose & Crown pub. The nearest railway station is Berkhamsted station, roughly 3.2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Hawridge Court (0.6 miles south-east) and Chiltern Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
Places near Hawridge
Also in Hawridge
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
How we price chimney surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Why act early in Hawridge
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you can decide what to do next. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hawridge can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% of customers satisfied
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Hawridge
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Worn or missing pointing
- A chimney out of line
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
If you let a flat or house near Berkhamsted station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Useful tips for Hawridge property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Photograph damp patches with the date
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can frequently see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
Hawridge questions
Is my home in Hawridge listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Hawridge within the area you cover?
Yes. Hawridge is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the chimney stack as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Cottages and farmhouses around Hawridge often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
To get a price for chimney surveys in Hawridge, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.