Hertfordshire · London and the South East
High Leigh Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in High Leigh. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near High Leigh can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Chimney survey in High Leigh: what you get
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. We survey chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are signs that a stack is leaning and mortar washing out of the joints.
Older buildings in small places like High Leigh 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 like 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. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- High Leigh (EN11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Useful tips for High Leigh property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it is on from the viewpoints we used.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.
What affects the price in High Leigh
To price your survey, we check:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Which survey package you book
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Checking the roof from the ground
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. For an older or listed building in a place like High Leigh, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in High Leigh
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
High Leigh: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in High Leigh?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like High Leigh?
Yes. High Leigh is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: from the ground, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies. We note anything we couldn’t see.
Local roofs in High Leigh
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Westfield Community Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to Church of St Catherine & St Paul: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
High Leigh is about 1 mile north-west of Hoddesdon, in Hertfordshire. High Leigh gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Hertfordshire, we cover High Leigh. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Chimney surveys in EN11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Lord Street, Sedgwick Grove and Box Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Woollensbrook (1 mile north), Goose Green (1 mile west), Hoddesdon (1 mile south-east), Broxbourne (1 mile south) and Hailey (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (12 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Cheshunt (4 miles south).
What’s near High Leigh
Typical jobs here are in homes near Barclay Park, King William IV Public House and Robert Barclay Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Broxbourne station, about 1.3 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Lowewood Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Hertford County Hospital (3.5 miles north-west). The countryside around High Leigh includes Danemead and Cheshunt Lake.
Do you need a chimney survey in High Leigh?
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. When flashings fail, water often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead is also a target for theft.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- A stack that appears to lean
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Landlords with a home close to Broxbourne station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you will get the report