Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Stevenage
Independent chimney surveys in Stevenage. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
How a chimney survey works in Stevenage
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. You get a report with photographs and our recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We survey flaunching, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are redundant stacks capped without ventilation and spalled or crumbling bricks.
In a place the size of Stevenage, street trees and gardens shed leaves into gutters every autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Hidden valley and parapet gutters can overflow into the house itself. Water from one part of a roof often ends up showing somewhere else entirely. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are worth checking once the leaves have fallen.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Stevenage (SG1, SG2, SG3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flaunching
We often find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. It is usually a modest repair when it’s caught early.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Inside, chimney breasts can show damp when water gets into the stack. We check the breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
What we are asked to look at in Stevenage
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the loft space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Worn or missing pointing
For landlords with property near Stevenage station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What happens after the report arrives
Stevenage questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Stevenage station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Stevenage be checked too?
Often, yes, so mention it as you book. Many homes in new towns like Stevenage have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs often last around 15–20 years.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do you work in Stevenage?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Stevenage included.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a place the size of Stevenage, the building you want surveyed may be a house, a flat above a shop or a whole block. Let us know the type of building and who can let us in, so the right access is in place on the day.
- You let us know 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.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Stevenage homes and their roofs
The wider area around Stevenage has a long history of building, with Aston Bury about 2.5 miles south-east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near St Hugh & St John, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Stevenage is about 26 miles east of Milton Keynes, in Hertfordshire. We visit Stevenage as part of our work across Hertfordshire. Stevenage is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work for chimney surveys. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
We cover every part of SG1, SG2 and SG3 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on King Pin Square, Market Square and Market Place. You will find Stevenage on the A602 and B197, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Stevenage: Bedwell (1 mile south-west), Pin Green (1 mile north-west), Chells (1 mile east), St Nicholas (1 mile north) and Rooks Nest (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like St Albans (13 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (15 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles south), Harpenden (10 miles south-west), Hitchin (5 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (13 miles south-east). Being one of Hertfordshire’s larger places, Stevenage has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Stevenage
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Heathcote School, Church of Saint Nicholas and Marriotts School. The closest station to Stevenage is Stevenage station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. A little further out are Benington Castle (2.9 miles east) and Stevenage Museum (0.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Pryor's Wood.
Also near Stevenage
Also in Stevenage
Why it’s worth a survey now in Stevenage
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. In a place with as many rented homes as Stevenage, small roof faults often turn into tenant complaints. Spotting it early is easier than dealing with water damage in an occupied home.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A photo-illustrated written report
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Conditions inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings