Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Westwick Row Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Westwick Row from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Chimney survey in Westwick Row: what you get
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it’s safe to reach. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and chimney breasts, and common reasons people get in touch are eroded joints in the brickwork and unused flues sealed without airflow.
In a village or hamlet like Westwick Row, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come 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.
- Location
- Westwick Row (HP2, HP3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey looks like in Westwick Row
With Batchwood Hall about 3.1 miles north-east, Westwick Row sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Hemel Hempstead, which Westwick Row 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. On homes of that age, felt underlay, flat roofs, gutters and fixings may all be due attention.
Shop and office owners around Village Arcade St Albans may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you live in an older home near Church of Holy Trinity, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Westwick Row is about 2 miles east of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Westwick Row across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We cover every part of the HP2 and HP3 postcode area for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include Pancake Lane, Delmar Avenue and Farm End. Close by, we survey roofs in Leverstock Green (1 mile west), Bennetts End (1 mile west), Pimlico (1 mile south), Adeyfield (1 mile west) and Hemel Hempstead (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Watford (6 miles south), Stevenage (15 miles north-east), St Albans (4 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles east), Harpenden (6 miles north-east) and Hitchin (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Westwick Row
In Westwick Row, that means homes and buildings near Longdean School and the streets around them. The closest station to Westwick Row is Apsley station, roughly 2.1 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Village Arcade St Albans (3.4 miles east) and Hemel Hempstead Hospital (2.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Verulamium Lake and Long Deans.
Nearby places to Westwick Row
Also in Westwick Row
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Westwick Row
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
If you own a rental within reach of Apsley station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older rural homes like those around Westwick Row can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot 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 look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Westwick Row
If you’re thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it helps to know its condition first. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent and the council can advise. For an older or listed building in a place like Westwick Row, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Westwick Row
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Questions from Westwick Row
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Westwick Row worth including?
It is frequently worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
Can a landlord with a rental near Apsley station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. We inspect everything that’s safely in view and what you give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can discuss it with them.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
How do I book a survey in Westwick Row?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching