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Chimney survey in Coney Hall, Greater London
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. Chimney surveys in Coney Hall.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Chimney surveys in Coney Hall: local notes
Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Addington Palace about 1.2 miles south-west, Coney Hall sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Mall, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Francis of Assisi, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Coney Hall is about 3 miles south of Beckenham, in Greater London. We visit Coney Hall as part of our work across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Our Greater London coverage includes Coney Hall and the places around it. London is in our area too.
We work across BR4, CR0 and BR3 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Ash Road, Kent Road and Briar Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Coney Hall include West Wickham (1 mile north), Spring Park (1 mile north-west), Addington (1 mile south), Eden Park (1 mile north) and Hayes (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Coney Hall
In Coney Hall, that means homes and buildings near All Saints Catholic School, Millers Pond and The Wheatsheaf pub and the streets around them. Coney Hall’s nearest station is West Wickham station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Mall (2.7 miles north-east) and National Psychosis Unit (0.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
Chimney survey in Coney Hall
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is frequently shared with next door. We check everything that’s safely in view and what the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and chimney breasts, and the problems we are asked to look at most are unused flues sealed without airflow and cracked or missing flaunching.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically a shared part of the building. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it’s in and what work is coming up, in Coney Hall as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Coney Hall (BR4, CR0, BR3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In Coney Hall, as in much of London, lots 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.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. The photos show the problem and which side it is on, as far as we could see.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
When to book a survey in Coney Hall
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are often fixed to chimneys. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- A chimney out of line
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
Living close to Millers Pond is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
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FAQs for Coney Hall
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near West Wickham station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Coney Hall is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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 you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Coney Hall?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The report follows by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.