Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Shillington Chimney Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Shillington. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Chimney survey in Shillington
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where it applies. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We’re frequently asked to look into lifted or split lead flashings and pots or cowls that look unsafe, on lead flashings, flaunching and chimney pots and cowls.
Some older homes in villages like Shillington are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Shillington (SG5)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey looks like in Shillington
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
For landlords with property near Arlesey station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Shillington is about 5 miles north-west of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Shillington gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Shillington is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work for chimney surveys. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Surveys in SG5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Hillfoot Road, New Walk and Church View Avenue. Close by, we survey roofs in Hanscombe End (1 mile west), Apsley End (1 mile south-west), Pirton (2 miles south-east), Hexton (3 miles south-west) and Pegsdon (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Stevenage (10 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles south-east), Harpenden (12 miles south), Hitchin (5 miles south-east), Letchworth (6 miles east) and Letchworth Garden City (6 miles east).
What’s near Shillington
In Shillington, that means homes and buildings near The Five Bells Public House, among other places. Shillington’s nearest station is Arlesey station, about 4.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Fairfield Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Stondon Motor Museum (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Shillington includes Cain Hill and Pegsdon Hills.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. Older and listed buildings around Shillington may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Shillington
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. We use plain English and a photo for each defect so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
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Your questions about chimney surveys in Shillington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shillington?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Arlesey station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies. If part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Usually it is water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped and records the likely cause.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the chimney stack as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Shillington, 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.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What affects the price in Shillington
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Hidden damage within the stack
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
Do you need a chimney survey in Shillington?
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Take a building like Shillington Lower School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the survey won’t cover