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Chimney Survey in Crook Log
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Crook Log from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Crook Log
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. Typical surveys look at damp on a chimney breast inside and flaunching that has broken away, on chimney breasts, chimney pots and cowls and brick chimney stacks.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is normally a shared part of the building. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up, in Crook Log as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Crook Log (DA7, DA6, DA16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Conditions inside walls
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Flue inspections or sweeping
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Crook Log
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it’s doing. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council and the council can advise. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Crook Log runs like any other.
- 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.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Crook Log
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. 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 0.3 miles south-east lies Red House, a reminder of how long the area around Crook Log has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Trinity Baptist Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of Bexleyheath station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Broadway Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Crook Log is about 3 miles south-east of Plumstead, in Greater London. We provide chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Crook Log. Crook Log is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for chimney surveys. There is also a page for London.
Here we cover the DA7, DA6 and DA16 postcode area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Bean Road, Lion Road and Alers Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Crook Log include Upton (1 mile east), Bexleyheath (1 mile east), Welling (1 mile west), Blendon (1 mile south) and Bexley (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Crook Log
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Danson Park, St Columba's Catholic Boys' School and The Crook Log Public House and the streets around them. Crook Log has its own railway station: Bexleyheath station. Nearby you’ll also find Bexley Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Broadway Shopping Centre (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Crook Log includes Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Check fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
What affects the price in Crook Log
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common questions in Crook Log
Is parking a problem for a survey in Crook Log?
Parking in Crook Log, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bexleyheath station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Damp on a chimney breast typically means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped, and record what we find.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. If it is capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. We check how it is capped and its condition, so you can plan what to do with it.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.