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Greengate Chimney Survey
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Greengate? You can book a chimney survey in Greengate and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- A chimney out of line
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
How a chimney survey works in Greengate
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. If you’re worried about damaged chimney pots and cowls and cracked or missing flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and lead flashings alike.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Greengate are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Greengate (E13, E6, E16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Also near Greengate
Also in Greengate
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts frequently point to a problem above. We check them and at the stack in the loft where there’s safe access.
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. It is usually a modest repair when it is caught early.
What affects the price in Greengate
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a chimney survey looks like in Greengate
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 3.1 miles east lies Eastbury Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Greengate has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you live near a park like West Ham Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If you own a rental within reach of West Ham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near St Andrew's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Greengate is about 4 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. In Greengate, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Greater London coverage includes Greengate. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We work across the E13, E6 and E16 postcode area for chimney surveys. We offer chimney surveys to properties on May Road, Emma Road and Cave Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Plaistow (1 mile south-west), Upton Park (1 mile north-east), Upton (1 mile north), West Ham (1 mile north-west) and Canning Town (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Near you in Greengate
We work in homes and buildings around Coach And Horses Public House, Lister Community School and West Ham Park. The closest station to Greengate is West Ham station, about 1 mile west of the centre. A little further out are West Ham United Football Club Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and Stratford Centre (1.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
Greengate: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near West Ham station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Greengate?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How much is a survey?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you work in Greengate?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Greengate included.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, particularly after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.