Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Turnford Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Turnford, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Worn or missing pointing
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
How the survey changes by roof type
Flaunching
Flaunching takes the worst of the weather. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We record their condition with photographs.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Turnford
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything 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 is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. We are frequently asked to look into flaunching that has broken away and damp patches on chimney breasts, on shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and chimney pots and cowls.
Around Turnford, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Turnford (EN10, EN8)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Prices for chimney surveys in Turnford
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Turnford, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What a chimney survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
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Turnford: your questions answered
I let a flat near Cheshunt station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Turnford?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
There are a few common causes: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We look at each one and note the most likely cause.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How much is a survey?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Chimney surveys in Turnford: local notes
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Forty Hall, about 4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Turnford. 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, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Cheshunt station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Trees in and around Cheshunt Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take a building like Longlands Primary School and Nursery: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Turnford is about 1 mile north-east of Cheshunt, in Hertfordshire. We cover Turnford and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: EN10 and EN8. Whether your property is on Groom Road, Yukon Road and Huron Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Turnford: Wormley (1 mile north), Cheshunt (1 mile south-west), Holyfield (2 miles south-east), Churchgate (2 miles south-west) and Broxbourne (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (15 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (13 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles north-west), Harpenden (15 miles north-west) and Hatfield (9 miles west).
Landmarks near Turnford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Turnford School, The Queens Head Public House and Cheshunt Park. Turnford’s nearest station is Cheshunt station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Nazeing Glass Museum (1.7 miles north-east) and St Michaels Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Danemead and Cheshunt Lake.