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Aldborough Hatch Chimney Survey
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. We carry out chimney surveys in Aldborough Hatch, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- A chimney out of line
What we can’t see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Conditions inside walls
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
Chimney survey in Aldborough Hatch: what you get
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it and you can then discuss it with them. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed spalled or crumbling bricks and mortar washing out of the joints, we can find out what’s behind it.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. For a house in Aldborough Hatch with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Aldborough Hatch (IG2, IG3, RM6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Aldborough Hatch book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Chimney surveys around Aldborough Hatch
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Valentines Mansion, about 1.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Aldborough Hatch. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Goodmayes station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building like William Torbitt Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Aldborough Hatch is about 2 miles north-east of Ilford, in Greater London. Surveys in Aldborough Hatch work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Aldborough Hatch is one of the places in Greater London where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in IG2, IG3 and RM6 is within our area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Oaks Lane, Chase Lane and Mendip Road and the roads around them. You’ll find Aldborough Hatch on the A12, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Little Heath (1 mile east), Goodmayes (1 mile south), Chadwell Heath (2 miles east), Marks Gate (2 miles north-east) and Becontree Heath (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (12 miles south-west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Aldborough Hatch
In Aldborough Hatch, that means homes and buildings near Oaks Park High School and Fairlop Waters, among other places. The nearest railway station is Goodmayes station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Redbridge Museum (2 miles south-west) and King George Hospital (under half a mile east). For a walk, there is Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. We use plain English and a photo for each defect, so it’s easy to follow.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes 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.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a London area like Aldborough Hatch, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at whatever is safely visible from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
For a price for chimney surveys in Aldborough Hatch, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Your questions about chimney surveys in Aldborough Hatch
I let a flat near Goodmayes station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Aldborough Hatch?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
What do you check on a chimney?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach. Everything is written up with photos.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
A leaning stack should be looked at. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.