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Chimney survey in Rush Green, Hertfordshire
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Rush Green from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Chimney survey in Rush Green: what you get
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. We also 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. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. If you’ve noticed flaunching that has broken away and flashings pulling away from the stack, we can find out what’s behind it, on brick chimney stacks, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks alike.
Older buildings in small places like Rush Green may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Rush Green (SG13, SG12)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Rush Green
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. When flashings fail, water frequently shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Holy Trinity, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rush Green
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
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.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older rural homes like those around Rush Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would typically be. They crack with age, and we check them too.
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. Outbuildings and barns around Rush Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Rush Green
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Chimney surveys around Rush Green
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. 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 Ware station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wheatcroft Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Rush Green is about 1 mile south-west of Ware, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Rush Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. Rush Green is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. There is also a page for London.
Every address in SG13 and SG12 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Ryder Close and Martins Drive and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Rush Green: Foxholes (1 mile south-west), Hertford Heath (1 mile south), Little Amwell (1 mile south), Great Amwell (1 mile east) and Hailey (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (10 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles west), Harpenden (13 miles west) and Hitchin (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Rush Green
We work in homes and buildings around Hertford Regional College, Presdales School and The King's Mead Pub Ware. Rush Green’s nearest station is Ware station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Street Lighting (1.1 miles east) and Barrowfield (within half a mile north-west). The countryside around Rush Green includes King's Meads.
Rush Green questions
Do you cover smaller places like Rush Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rush Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Rush Green?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The report follows by email.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Flue inspections or sweeping
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching