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Roe Green Chimney Survey
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Roe Green? You can book a chimney survey in Roe Green and across Hertfordshire.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Chimney survey in Roe Green
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it’s safe to reach. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We’re frequently asked to look into damp on a chimney breast inside and damaged chimney pots and cowls, across lead flashings, chimney pots and cowls and flaunching.
Somewhere as small as Roe Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Roe Green (SG9)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
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Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it is doing. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council, so check with them first. In a place like Roe Green, 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 matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photos and a written report every time
- Prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Common roof problems in Roe Green
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which can make a stack lean.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- A stack that appears to lean
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Roe Green
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Landlords with a home close to Ashwell & Morden station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building like Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Roe Green is in Hertfordshire. Roe Green is one of many places we visit across Hertfordshire. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Roe Green. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
Surveys in SG9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Roe Green, we cover Sandon (1 mile north-east), Green End (1 mile east), Rushden (1 mile south-west), Buckland (3 miles east) and Chipping (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (7 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (13 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south), Hitchin (8 miles west), Hertford (13 miles south) and Letchworth (6 miles west).
Near you in Roe Green
The closest station to Roe Green is Ashwell & Morden station, roughly 3.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Clothall Castle (3.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Roe Green include Hawkins Wood.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Roe Green
Is Roe Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
I let a flat near Ashwell & Morden station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Damp on a chimney breast normally means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping, and record what we find.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Roe Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us 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 photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Roe Green
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Roe Green. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.