Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Puttenham, Hertfordshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Puttenham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- A chimney out of line
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
How a chimney survey works in Puttenham
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. We’re frequently asked to look into frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and gaps where the stack meets the roof, on chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks.
In a small place like Puttenham, many roofs stand in the open, 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.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Puttenham (HP23)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Puttenham homes and their roofs
Historic houses like Ascott House, about 4.9 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Puttenham goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Landlords with a home close to Cheddington station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take a building like Long Marston VA Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary (Church of England), its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Puttenham is about 4 miles east of Aylesbury, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Puttenham can all book chimney surveys. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Puttenham and the places around it. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
We survey roofs across HP23 for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include Church Road, Astrope Lane and Draytonmead Farm Road. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Astrope (1 mile east), Long Marston (1 mile north-east), Buckland (1 mile south), Aston Clinton (2 miles south) and Broughton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (12 miles south-east), Berkhamsted (7 miles south-east), Tring (3 miles south-east), Chorleywood (15 miles south-east), Grovehill (12 miles south-east) and Woodhall Farm (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Puttenham
The closest station to Puttenham is Cheddington station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Tindal Centre (3.8 miles west) and Pitstone Green Museum (3.2 miles east). Not far away are Haddington Hill and College Lake nature reserve.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere like Puttenham needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Why act early in Puttenham
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a roofer. In a place like Puttenham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Puttenham
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Puttenham
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Puttenham. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Places near Puttenham
What else we do in Puttenham
Common questions in Puttenham
How do I find out if my home in Puttenham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Cheddington station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We look at the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can discuss it with them.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows by email.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
Damp on a chimney breast normally means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped, and record what we find.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.