Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Stanborough
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Stanborough, with photographs and a written report.
- A chimney out of line
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Worn or missing pointing
About our chimney survey in Stanborough
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. If you are worried about spalled or crumbling bricks and lifted or split lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Stanborough (AL8)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price chimney surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
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How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Stanborough frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Chimney surveys in Stanborough: local notes
Historic houses such as Hatfield House, about 2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Stanborough goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Hatfield, which Stanborough is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life.
Homes near green spaces like Stanborough Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Landlords with a home close to Welwyn Garden City station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Evangelist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Stanborough is about 2 miles south-west of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. Stanborough is one of many places we visit across Hertfordshire. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Stanborough and the places around it. There’s also a page for London.
Here we cover the AL8 postcode area for chimney surveys. You’ll find streets such as New Road, Brocket Road and Great North Road. Other places close to Stanborough include Lemsford (1 mile north), Hatfield (2 miles south), Cooper's Green (2 miles south-west), Coleman Green (2 miles west) and Smallford (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (11 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles west), Stevenage (9 miles north), St Albans (5 miles south-west), Harpenden (6 miles west) and Hitchin (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in Stanborough
Around Stanborough, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The East pub, Stanborough Park and Applecroft School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Welwyn Garden City station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Bunker at Hatfield Police Station (1.6 miles south) and Howard Centre (1.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Lemsford Springs.
Why get it checked now?
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it’s doing. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council, so check with them first. Older and listed buildings around Stanborough may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.
Common questions in Stanborough
How do I find out if my home in Stanborough is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Stanborough worth including?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it when you book. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.