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Chimney Survey in Collier Row
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in Collier Row, with photos and a clear written report.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Flaunching that has broken away
Local roofs in Collier Row
Historic houses such as Hare Hall, about 1.7 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Collier Row goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live near a park such as Raphael Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Collier Row is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
Collier Row is about 1 mile north of Romford, in Greater London. We provide chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Collier Row. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. There is also a page for London.
Here we cover the RM1, RM5 and RM7 postcode area for chimney surveys. Local streets include Elm Road, Percy Road and Seymer Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Collier Row include Rise Park (1 mile north-east), Romford (1 mile south), Marks Gate (1 mile west), Chadwell Heath (2 miles south-west) and Rush Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (13 miles south-west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (8 miles west).
What’s near Collier Row
In Collier Row, that means homes and buildings near Colley Rowe Inn, Marshalls Park Academy and Raphael Park. Collier Row’s nearest station is Romford station, about 1.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Romford Shopping Hall (1 mile south) and Oldchurch Hospital (1.5 miles south). Not far away are Bedfords Park.
Chimney survey in Collier Row: what you get
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It is not a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. We will tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. If you’re worried about bricks with flaking faces and mortar washing out of the joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks alike.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up, in Collier Row as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
Where we cannot 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.
- Where
- Collier Row (RM1, RM5, RM7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Common questions in Collier Row
Can a landlord with a rental near Romford station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Collier Row is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. It is not a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Collier Row?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Check fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us 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.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Collier Row
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
How we price chimney surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
For a price for chimney surveys in Collier Row, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Common roof problems in Collier Row
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Mortar washing out of the joints
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Rise Park Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
- What the survey will not cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one