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Chimney survey in Coombe, Greater London
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Coombe? You can book a chimney survey in Coombe and across Greater London.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- A stack that appears to lean
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Coombe
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’ll need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. If you are worried about lifted or split lead flashings and mortar washing out of the joints, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Coombe with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Coombe (KT2, KT3, SW20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Coombe
Most people never get a proper look at their chimney stacks. Problems often go unnoticed until damp appears inside. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
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What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
To get a price for chimney surveys in Coombe, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Chimney surveys in Coombe: local notes
Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 1.4 miles east lies Southside House, a reminder of how long the area around Coombe has been built on. 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.
Take an older house close to Christ Church New Malden: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For businesses in and around places such as Bentall Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Living close to Cottenham Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Coombe is about 1 mile north of New Malden, in Greater London. We visit Coombe as part of our work across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Coombe is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for chimney surveys. London is in our area too.
Here we cover the KT2, KT3 and SW20 postcode area for chimney surveys. We offer chimney surveys to properties on West Road, Crown Road and Traps Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Motspur Park (1 mile south-east), Coombe Hill (1 mile north), Kingston Vale (1 mile north-east), Norbiton (1 mile south-west) and New Malden (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Coombe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Canbury School, Coombe Girls' School and The Royal Oak Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Coombe is Norbiton station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bentall Centre (1.8 miles west) and White Lodge Museum (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Coombe include Kew Gardens Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
Useful tips for Coombe property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
FAQs for Coombe
I let a flat near Norbiton station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Coombe?
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 survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We check the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can raise it with them.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. For the flue, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How quickly is the report sent?
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, ready to forward.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a London area like Coombe, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check 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
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
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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.
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. The survey checks for cracking and gaps around each pot.