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Chimney survey in Wigginton, Hertfordshire
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Wigginton from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
Chimney survey in Wigginton: what you get
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. 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. We survey chimney breasts, lead flashings and flaunching, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are spalled or crumbling bricks and lifted or split lead flashings.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Where we can’t see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Wigginton (HP23)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks often have soft lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack often shows where water is getting in. What we find is photographed and described.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Wigginton, a postcode doesn’t 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.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Do you need a chimney survey in Wigginton?
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are frequently fixed to chimneys. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
If you let a flat or house near Tring station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
- How long the report takes to arrive
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Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so it’s easy to follow.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, especially after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Wigginton
The wider area around Wigginton has a long history of building, with Cholesbury Manor House about 2 miles south. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Bishop Wood Church of England Junior School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Bartholomew (church of England), its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Wigginton is about 3 miles north-west of Berkhamsted, in Hertfordshire. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Wigginton. Wigginton is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover for chimney surveys. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
All of HP23 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Common Field, Pollywick Road and Highfield Road. We also cover Hastoe (1 mile south-west), Tring (1 mile north-west), Cow Roast (1 mile east), West Leith (1 mile west) and Dudswell (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (13 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles east), St Albans (14 miles east), Harpenden (13 miles east), Berkhamsted (3 miles south-east) and Rickmansworth (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Wigginton
Around Wigginton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tring Park and Tring School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Tring station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Trenchard Museum (3.3 miles west) and Hawridge Court (2.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Dancersend and Pavis Wood.
What we cannot see
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Wigginton
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
Common questions in Wigginton
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Tring station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
How do I find out if my home in Wigginton is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. If it is capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.