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Chimney survey in Crofton, Greater London
Independent chimney surveys in Crofton. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- A chimney out of line
About our chimney survey in Crofton
A damp patch on a chimney breast does not always come from the same place. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. You then know where to start. Common reasons to book are a chimney out of line and disused chimneys trapping moisture, across chimney breasts, flaunching and brick chimney stacks.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Crofton (BR6, BR5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about chimney surveys in Crofton
Is my home in Crofton listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Crofton?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Local roofs in Crofton
The wider area around Crofton has a long history of building, with Bromley Palace about 3.2 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For businesses in and around places such as The Mall, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. The streets around a church such as Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Crofton is about 1 mile south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Anywhere in Crofton, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the BR6 and BR5 postcode area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Grange Road, Reed Avenue and Gumping Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Broom Hill (1 mile north-east), Locksbottom (1 mile west), Petts Wood (1 mile north), Farnborough (1 mile south) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Near you in Crofton
We work in homes and buildings around The Priory School, Newstead Wood School and The Maxwell pub. Crofton has its own railway station: Orpington station. Well-known places in the area include Orpington Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (within half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Crofton include Summer Hill and The Warren.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In Crofton, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Towns and villages near Crofton
What else we do in Crofton
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Whether the flue is safe to use
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
Why get it checked now?
If a stack seems to lean, do not leave it. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you can decide what to do next. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none 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.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To get a price for chimney surveys in Crofton, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Common roof problems in Crofton
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
Common reasons to book include:
- Worn or missing pointing
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching that has broken away
Homes near green spaces such as Jubilee Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What insurance they carry
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.