Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Micklefield Green, Hertfordshire
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Micklefield Green. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Chimney survey in Micklefield Green: what you get
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. We’re often asked to look into flaunching that has broken away and eroded joints in the brickwork, on shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and lead flashings.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Micklefield Green (WD3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about chimney surveys in Micklefield Green
Do you cover smaller places like Micklefield Green?
Yes, Micklefield Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Chorleywood station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
What should I do with a chimney I do not use?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. If it is capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. We check how it’s capped and its condition, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How we price chimney surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Signs you need a chimney survey in Micklefield Green
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 loft space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Mortar washing out of the joints
If you look after a building such as Sarratt Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Micklefield Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Once it cracks, water can get straight into the brickwork.
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack frequently shows where water is getting in. We record what we see with photos.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Micklefield Green
Chenies Manor House, about 2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Micklefield Green. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, 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.
Landlords with a home close to Chorleywood station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Cross: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Micklefield Green is about 3 miles north of Rickmansworth, in Hertfordshire. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Micklefield Green and the surrounding area. Micklefield Green is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for London.
All of WD3 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Sarratt (1 mile north-west), Chandler's Cross (1 mile east), Loudwater (1 mile south), Bucks Hill (1 mile north) and Chorleywood West (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Watford (4 miles east), Hemel Hempstead (6 miles north), St Albans (9 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles north-east), Harpenden (11 miles north-east) and Hatfield (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Micklefield Green
Around Micklefield Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Clement Danes School, York House School and The Cock Public House. Micklefield Green’s nearest station is Chorleywood station, about 2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Leavesden Hospital (3.9 miles north-east) and Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tumbling Bay and Chorleywood Common.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Most people never get a careful look at their chimney stacks. Problems often go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. In a place like Micklefield Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.