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Chimney survey in Tower Hill, Hertfordshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Tower Hill, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
How a chimney survey works in Tower Hill
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed gaps where the stack meets the roof and redundant stacks capped without ventilation, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Tower Hill 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 such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Tower Hill (WD4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Tower Hill
If you’re thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it’s useful to know its condition first. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council, so check with them first. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Tower Hill
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Tower Hill, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.
What we are asked to look at in Tower Hill
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are often fixed to chimneys. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- A chimney out of line
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Bricks with flaking faces
Take an older house close to Church of St Paul: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What experience they bring
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Your questions about chimney surveys in Tower Hill
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hemel Hempstead station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Tower Hill listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Tower Hill?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How we price chimney surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Tower Hill homes and their roofs
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 2.8 miles south-west lies Chenies Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Tower Hill has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Landlords with a home close to Hemel Hempstead station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building like Kings Langley School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Tower Hill is about 3 miles south-west of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. We carry out chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Tower Hill and nearby. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Tower Hill. London is in our area too.
Surveys in WD4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Stoney Lane, Nursery Gardens and Tower Hill. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Bulstrode (1 mile north-west), Hogpits Bottom (1 mile south-west), Bovingdon (2 miles north-west), Bourne End (3 miles north) and Chaulden (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (6 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (3 miles north-east), St Albans (8 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles north-east), Harpenden (10 miles north-east) and Hatfield (12 miles east).
Near you in Tower Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Boot Public House and the streets around them. Tower Hill’s nearest station is Hemel Hempstead station, about 2.2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Hemel Hempstead Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Sarratt Bottom nature reserve.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- 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 before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks