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Chimney survey in Hanworth, Greater London
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Hanworth. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- A chimney out of line
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hanworth
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How a chimney survey works in Hanworth
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it’s safe. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. If you’ve noticed disused chimneys trapping moisture and gaps in the mortar around the pots, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, frequently with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Hanworth are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Hanworth (TW13, TW12, TW2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Surveys in Hanworth can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Chimney surveys around Hanworth
About 2 miles east lies Strawberry Hill House, a reminder of how long the area around Hanworth has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Trees in and around Crane Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you run a business near Treaty Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Hanworth is about 6 miles south of Hayes, in Greater London. We carry out chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Hanworth and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Here we cover the TW13, TW12 and TW2 postcode area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Fir Road, New Road and Bel Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Hanworth include Hampton (1 mile south-east), Hampton Hill (1 mile east), Fulwell (1 mile east), Whitton (2 miles north-east) and West Molesey (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (13 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Hanworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hampton School, Hampton Academy and Crane Park. The closest station to Hanworth is Hampton station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Teddington Memorial Hospital (1.8 miles east) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.1 miles west). The countryside around Hanworth includes Garden Lake and Oak Avenue Local Nature Reserve.
Checking the roof from ground level
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.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Roof by roof
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. We record any cracking and where it is.
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
Common questions in Hanworth
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hanworth?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Hanworth?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. For the flue, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. Everything is written up with photos.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Hanworth
Years of fires can affect the mortar inside a stack. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
If you look after a building like Buckingham 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 VAT is in the quoted price
- How soon the report will arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which limits apply to the survey