Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Leverstock Green
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Leverstock Green. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a smaller place like Leverstock Green, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- You get a report with photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
How a chimney survey works in Leverstock Green
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 applicable. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. If you’ve noticed loose, cracked or missing pots and lifted or split lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks alike.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Leverstock Green drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
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
- Leverstock Green (HP2, HP3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are often modest repairs when they’re caught early. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks and the job gets bigger. Homes in smaller places like Leverstock Green can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Every price we give includes VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Chimney surveys in Leverstock Green: local notes
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Leverstock Green has a long history of building, with Batchwood Hall about 3.5 miles east. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Leverstock Green Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Village Arcade St Albans, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you own a rental within reach of Apsley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Leverstock Green is about 1 mile east of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. Leverstock Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Leverstock Green. London is in our area too.
Every address in HP2 and HP3 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Caro Lane, Field Road and Tewin Road. We also cover the places around Leverstock Green: Westwick Row (1 mile east), Bennetts End (1 mile south-west), Adeyfield (1 mile north-west), Hemel Hempstead (1 mile west) and Highfield (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Watford (6 miles south), Stevenage (15 miles north-east), St Albans (4 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles east), Harpenden (6 miles north-east) and Hitchin (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Leverstock Green
In Leverstock Green, that means homes and buildings near Longdean School, among other places. Leverstock Green’s nearest station is Apsley station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hypocaust Museum (3.3 miles east) and Village Arcade St Albans (4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Long Deans and Verulamium Lake.
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Your questions about chimney surveys in Leverstock Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Leverstock Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Leverstock Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
How do I book a survey in Leverstock Green?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. That helps you brief them.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.