Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Letchworth Garden City
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Letchworth Garden City. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Chimney survey in Letchworth Garden City: what you get
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where it applies. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We’re often asked to look into staining on walls around the chimney and lifted or split lead flashings, on chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks.
Most homes in a town like Letchworth Garden City are houses, so the roof is usually the owner’s to look after. Small faults, such as a cracked ridge, a slipped tile or a blocked gutter, are cheaper to deal with early. A roof report gives you a list of what needs doing and how soon. Photographs show you exactly what was seen, even on parts you cannot reach yourself.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Letchworth Garden City (SG6, SG7)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys around Letchworth Garden City
The wider area around Letchworth Garden City has a long history of building, with Hinxworth Place about 4.6 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Letchworth Garden City station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near St Michael, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Letchworth Garden City is about 5 miles north-west of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. In Letchworth Garden City, as across Hertfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Letchworth Garden City. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
We cover every part of SG6 and SG7 for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include Pix Road, Field Lane and Ridge Road, all of which we cover. Being close to the A505, Letchworth Garden City is simple for us to get to for chimney surveys. We also cover Letchworth (1 mile east), Willian (1 mile south), Norton (1 mile north-east), Walsworth (2 miles south-west) and Ickleford (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (5 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles south), Harpenden (12 miles south-west), Hitchin (3 miles south-west), Hatfield (15 miles south) and Hertford (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Letchworth Garden City
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Norton School, Three Magnets pub and Church of St Paul. There is a railway station in Letchworth Garden City itself: Letchworth Garden City station. A little further out are Wymondley Castle (2.5 miles south) and Fairfield Hospital (1.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Purwell Ninesprings.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
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 with less disruption.
Nearby places to Letchworth Garden City
What else we do in Letchworth Garden City
Common questions in Letchworth Garden City
Do you carry out roof surveys in Letchworth Garden City?
Yes, Letchworth Garden City is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Letchworth Garden City as anywhere else.
I let a flat near Letchworth Garden City station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
What should I do with a chimney I do not use?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. We check how it’s capped and its condition, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where it applies. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Signs you need a chimney survey in Letchworth Garden City
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. Loose pots can follow.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Worn or missing pointing
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Take a building like Pixmore Junior School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. 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. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. A typical visit in Letchworth Garden City begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. Rear gardens and side paths often give the best view of extensions and back slopes, so unlocked gates help. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book 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, ring 07833 053749 or email us.