Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in The Heath
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. We carry out chimney surveys in The Heath.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- A stack that appears to lean
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
How a chimney survey works in The Heath
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. Common reasons to book are frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and lifted or split lead flashings, on flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney pots and cowls.
Some older homes in villages like The Heath are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- The Heath (SG4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for chimney surveys in The Heath
To price your survey, we look at:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
We offer 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.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
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 suitable contractor. For older village homes like those around The Heath, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in The Heath, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in The Heath
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 often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
Common reasons to book include:
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- A stack that appears to lean
- Worn or missing pointing
Landlords with a home close to Luton Airport Parkway station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render cannot be seen without removing some, so the report says what can and cannot be judged.
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
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The Heath questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Luton Airport Parkway station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like The Heath?
Yes, The Heath is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How do I book a survey in The Heath?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
A leaning stack should be looked at. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Older rural homes like those around The Heath 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 can’t see is noted.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check 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
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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What a chimney survey looks like in The Heath
With Shaw's Corner about 4.9 miles south-east, The Heath sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Shop and office owners around The Mall Luton may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
The Heath is in Hertfordshire. The Heath is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. The Heath is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover for chimney surveys. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
All of SG4 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Windmill Road, Millway and Brownings Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around The Heath: Breachwood Green (1 mile south-east), King's Walden (1 mile north-east) and Bendish (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (11 miles south-west), Stevenage (7 miles east), St Albans (10 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south-east), Harpenden (5 miles south) and Hitchin (5 miles north-east).
Around The Heath
Around The Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Queen Elizabeth School and The Red Lion pub, among other places. The Heath’s nearest station is Luton Airport Parkway station, about 2.9 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include The Mall Luton (3.6 miles west) and Keech Hospice Care (5.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Warden Hill and Pegsdon Hills.