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Chimney survey in Colliers Wood, Greater London
We carry out chimney surveys in Colliers Wood and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Worn or missing pointing
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Colliers Wood
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at disused chimneys trapping moisture and cracked or missing flaunching, on chimney pots and cowls, lead flashings and shared and party-wall stacks.
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. If your home in Colliers Wood has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Colliers Wood (SW17, SW19, CR4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Most people never get a close look at their chimney stacks. Defects tend to go unseen until there’s a stain. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Colliers Wood
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What a chimney survey looks like in Colliers Wood
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Southside House about 2.8 miles west, Colliers Wood sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sellincourt Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Tooting station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church such as St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Colliers Wood is about 5 miles south of Brompton, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Colliers Wood as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in SW17, SW19 and CR4 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Acre Road, Boyd Road and Park Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Tooting (1 mile north), Tooting Bec (1 mile north), Merton Abbey (1 mile south-west), Furzedown (1 mile north-east) and Eastfields (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Colliers Wood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Figge's Marsh, Ensham School and The Royal Standard pub, among other places. There’s a railway station in Colliers Wood itself: Tooting station. Well-known places in the area include Grove Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Wandle Industrial Museum (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Colliers Wood include Henman Hill and Myrna Close.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In Colliers Wood, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Common questions in Colliers Wood
Is my home in Colliers Wood listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Colliers Wood?
Parking in Colliers Wood, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
What does a chimney survey cover?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Is Colliers Wood in your area?
Yes. We cover Colliers Wood and the rest of Greater London. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each stack. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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What affects the price in Colliers Wood
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.