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Chimney survey in Elm Park, Greater London
Chimney surveys in Elm Park and the rest of Greater London. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Worn or missing pointing
- A stack that appears to lean
- Flaunching that has broken away
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Surveys in Elm Park can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it’s useful to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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About our chimney survey in Elm Park
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It is not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. For the flue itself, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. We will tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. Typical surveys look at lifted or split lead flashings and loose, cracked or missing pots, across chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and lead flashings.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in Elm Park has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Elm Park (RM12, RM13)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Elm Park
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Worn or missing pointing
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Bricks with flaking faces
Landlords with a home close to Emerson Park station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Elm Park
Historic houses like Rainham Hall, about 2.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Elm Park goes. 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. 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. If your home in Elm Park is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Homes near green spaces like Harrow Lodge Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you live in an older home near St Nicholas Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Elm Park is about 2 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. If you are in Elm Park, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Greater London, we cover Elm Park. You can also see our page for London.
Chimney surveys in RM12 and RM13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Park Lane, Wood Lane and Carfax Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Elm Park: South Hornchurch (1 mile south-west), Rush Green (2 miles north-west), Dagenham (2 miles west), Romford (2 miles north) and Rainham (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (14 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (10 miles west).
Around Elm Park
In Elm Park, that means homes and buildings near Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College and Harrow Lodge Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Emerson Park station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.8 miles north-east) and The Brewery (2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s The Chase Nature Reserve.
Common questions in Elm Park
Is my home in Elm Park listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Emerson Park station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Elm Park?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
Nearby places to Elm Park
What else we do in Elm Park
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.