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Chimney survey in Loughborough Junction, Greater London
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Loughborough Junction, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
What we look for on each type of roof
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Flaunching
Flaunching takes the worst of the weather. The survey checks for cracking and gaps around each pot.
About our chimney survey in Loughborough Junction
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and chimney pots and cowls, and people most frequently book us about loose, cracked or missing pots and unused flues sealed without airflow.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. For a house in Loughborough Junction with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Loughborough Junction (SW9, SE5, SE24)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
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What a chimney survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Loughborough Junction: your questions answered
I let a flat near Loughborough Junction station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Loughborough Junction?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
What do you check on a chimney?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Is Loughborough Junction in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Loughborough Junction.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
Chimney surveys around Loughborough Junction
Historic houses such as Kingswood House, about 2.6 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Loughborough Junction goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you run a business near Gabriel's Wharf, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Homes near green spaces such as Max Roach Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. For an older house near a landmark like St Matthew's Camberwell, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Loughborough Junction is about 1 mile east of Stockwell, in Greater London. Roofs in Loughborough Junction get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Our Greater London coverage includes Loughborough Junction and the places around it.
Every address in SW9, SE5 and SE24 is within our area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Minet Road, Heron Road and Lowth Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Angell Town (1 mile north-west), North Brixton (1 mile north-west), Stockwell (1 mile west), Brixton (1 mile south-west) and Little Portugal (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like City of Westminster (4 miles north-west), Marylebone (4 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles north-west), St Pancras (4 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north) and Walthamstow (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Loughborough Junction
We work in homes and buildings around The Michael Tippett School, Max Roach Park and The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service. There’s a railway station in Loughborough Junction itself: Loughborough Junction station. Other landmarks nearby include Gabriel's Wharf (2.9 miles north) and London General Cab Company Museum (0.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Loughborough Junction includes Battersea Park Lake and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.