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Chadwell Heath Chimney Survey
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. We carry out chimney surveys in Chadwell Heath.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- A chimney out of line
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney pots and cowls
For unused flues, we check whether caps or cowls allow ventilation. Capping without ventilation can trap moisture.
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
Chimney survey in Chadwell Heath: what you get
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed signs that a stack is leaning and redundant stacks capped without ventilation, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails frequently give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Chadwell Heath are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Chadwell Heath (RM6, RM7, RM8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Chadwell Heath
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Chadwell Heath. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Local roofs in Chadwell Heath
With Hare Hall about 2.9 miles east, Chadwell Heath sits in an area with a long building history. 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. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you run a business near The Brewery, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you live in an older home near St Chad's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Warren Junior School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Chadwell Heath is about 2 miles west of Romford, in Greater London. Surveys in Chadwell Heath work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across Greater London, we cover Chadwell Heath and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
All of RM6, RM7 and RM8 is within our area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Back Lane, West Road and Eric Road or a nearby road, we can help. Chadwell Heath sits on or near the A1112, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Chadwell Heath: Little Heath (1 mile west), Becontree Heath (1 mile south-east), Marks Gate (1 mile north), Rush Green (1 mile south-east) and Romford (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (12 miles south-west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in Chadwell Heath
In Chadwell Heath, that means homes and buildings near The Warren School, The Warren School and The Eva Hart pub. For rail, the closest station is Chadwell Heath station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include The Brewery (1.5 miles east) and King George Hospital (1.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Hainault Lodge.
What affects the price in Chadwell Heath
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Chadwell Heath: your questions answered
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Chadwell Heath?
Parking in Chadwell Heath, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Chadwell Heath station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What does the report include?
A written report with photographs, explaining the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Chadwell Heath?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Chadwell Heath
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In Chadwell Heath, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- 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.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.