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Chimney survey in Gillette Corner, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Gillette Corner. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Why it’s worth a survey now in Gillette Corner
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. In Gillette Corner, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Gillette Corner
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
About our chimney survey in Gillette Corner
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. We’re frequently asked to look into spalled or crumbling bricks and gaps in the mortar around the pots, across brick chimney stacks, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks.
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 Gillette Corner has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Gillette Corner (TW7, TW8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
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 is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In Gillette Corner, as in much of London, a good many 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. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when you book.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Common roof problems in Gillette Corner
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Take a building like Marlborough Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
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Chimney surveys in Gillette Corner: local notes
About 0.7 miles north-east lies Boston Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Gillette Corner 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. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you run a business near Treaty Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. For landlords with property near Syon Lane station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Gillette Corner is about 2 miles north-east of Hounslow, in Greater London. Whether the building in Gillette Corner is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in TW7 and TW8 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Wood Lane, Syon Lane and Darcy Road. We also cover the places around Gillette Corner: Brentford End (1 mile east), Spring Grove (1 mile west), Isleworth (1 mile south), Osterley (1 mile west) and Brentford (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (9 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
What’s near Gillette Corner
We work in homes and buildings around The Green School, Coach and Horses pub and Boston Manor Park and the streets around them. Gillette Corner has its own railway station: Syon Lane station. A little further out are West Middlesex University Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Musical Museum (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Gillette Corner includes Long Wood and Garden Lake.
Different roofs, different checks
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. Caught early, it’s frequently a small job.
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We record their condition with photographs.
Gillette Corner questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Syon Lane station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Gillette Corner?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
Usually it’s water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped, and record what we find.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. Where applicable, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Do you work in Gillette Corner?
Yes. We cover Gillette Corner and the rest of Greater London. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
How we price chimney surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.