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Chimney survey in Wormley, Hertfordshire
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Wormley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Worn or missing pointing
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Signs you need a chimney survey in Wormley
Years of fires can affect the mortar inside a stack. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which can make a stack lean.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- A chimney out of line
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Lifted or split lead flashings
If you let a flat or house near Broxbourne station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
How a chimney survey works in Wormley
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. We look at each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. We survey brick chimney stacks, flaunching and chimney breasts, and common reasons people get in touch are loose, cracked or missing pots and spalled or crumbling bricks.
Around Wormley, 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 often fail before good slates or tiles do.
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.
- Place
- Wormley (EN10)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wormley: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Wormley is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Broxbourne station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it’s safe. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. The photos show the problem and which side it’s on from the viewpoints we used.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, especially after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a smaller place like Wormley, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a chimney survey does not cover
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Conditions inside walls
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
What a chimney survey looks like in Wormley
About 4.7 miles south-west lies Forty Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Wormley has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wormley Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Homes near green spaces such as Cheshunt Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Wormley is about 1 mile south of Broxbourne, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Wormley and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Wormley is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across EN10 for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Slipe Lane, Wharf Road and Church Lane. Other places close to Wormley include Turnford (1 mile south), Broxbourne (1 mile north), Hoddesdon (2 miles north), Wormley West End (2 miles west) and Cheshunt (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (14 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (12 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles north-west), Harpenden (15 miles north-west) and Hatfield (9 miles west).
Around Wormley
In Wormley, that means homes and buildings near The Queens Head Public House, The Broxbourne School and Cheshunt Park, among other places. The closest station to Wormley is Broxbourne station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Nazeing Glass Museum (1.1 miles north-east) and Hertford County Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Danemead and Cheshunt Lake.
Prices for chimney surveys in Wormley
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
For a price for chimney surveys in Wormley, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.