Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Marsworth
Independent chimney surveys in Marsworth. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Chimney survey in Marsworth: what you get
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. If you’ve noticed gaps where the stack meets the roof and damaged chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Marsworth, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Marsworth (HP23)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
How we price chimney surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
For a price for your roof in Marsworth, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a small place like Marsworth, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
FAQs for Marsworth
Will you come out to Marsworth?
Yes. Marsworth is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
I let a flat near Tring station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
How do I book a survey in Marsworth?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Common roof problems in Marsworth
Years of fires can affect the mortar inside a stack. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What experience they bring
Also near Marsworth
Also in Marsworth
Landlords, agents and block managers in Marsworth
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What a chimney survey looks like in Marsworth
Historic houses such as Cholesbury Manor House, about 4.6 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Marsworth goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Tring station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Anyone responsible for a site like Marsworth Church of England Infant School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Marsworth is about 6 miles north-west of Berkhamsted, in Hertfordshire. We carry out chimney surveys in Marsworth for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Here we cover the HP23 postcode area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Vicarage Road, Lukes Lea and Church Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Marsworth, we cover Startop's End (1 mile south-west), Tringford (1 mile south), Bulbourne (1 mile south-east), Wilstone (1 mile west) and Gubblecote (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Hemel Hempstead (10 miles south-east), St Albans (15 miles east), Harpenden (14 miles east), Berkhamsted (6 miles south-east), Rickmansworth (15 miles south-east) and Chorleywood (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Marsworth
In Marsworth, that means homes and buildings near Tring School and The White Lion pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Marsworth is Tring station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tindal Centre (5.9 miles west) and Pitstone Green Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include College Lake nature reserve and Ivinghoe Beacon.