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Rowley Green Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Rowley Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- A stack that appears to lean
What a chimney survey looks like in Rowley Green
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Wyllyotts Manor, about 3.7 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Rowley Green goes. If your house is among the older ones, 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.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Holy Cross, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Elstree & Borehamwood station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Living close to Barnet Gate Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Rowley Green is about 1 mile east of Borehamwood, in Greater London. In Rowley Green, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Greater London, we cover Rowley Green. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the EN5 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Rowley Green include Arkley (1 mile south-east), Well End (1 mile north-west), Borehamwood (1 mile west), Deacon's Hill (2 miles south-west) and High Barnet (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south-east), Kensington (11 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Rowley Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Barnet Gate Wood and Elstree University Technical College. For rail, the closest station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, about 1.4 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Hilfield Castle (3.8 miles west) and Barnet General Hospital (1.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Rowley Lodge Field.
Chimney survey in Rowley Green
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We survey chimney pots and cowls, lead flashings and flaunching, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lifted or split lead flashings and a stack that appears to lean.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Rowley Green are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Rowley Green (EN5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you’re thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it’s useful to know its condition first. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council, so check with them first. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Rowley Green
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we check what supports the stack. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would typically be. They tend to crack, so we look at them closely.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Photograph damp patches with the date
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each stack. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
What affects the price in Rowley Green
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
For a price for your roof in Rowley Green, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
FAQs for Rowley Green
Is parking a problem for a survey in Rowley Green?
Normally it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Can a landlord with a rental near Elstree & Borehamwood station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I book a survey in Rowley Green?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. If it’s capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. We check how it is capped and its condition, so you can plan what to do with it.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Damp on a chimney breast typically 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.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In Rowley Green, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when booking.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.