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Chimney survey in Merton Abbey, Greater London
Chimney surveys in Merton Abbey from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Merton Abbey
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It is not a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. If you’re worried about gaps where the stack meets the roof and worn or missing pointing, we can find out what’s behind it.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it’s in and what work is coming up, in Merton Abbey as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Merton Abbey (SW19, CR4, SW17)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Merton Abbey
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Merton Abbey. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What affects the price in Merton Abbey
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Merton Abbey
Southside House, about 2.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Merton Abbey. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Christ Church Colliers Wood, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Living close to Wandle Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Merton Abbey is about 2 miles south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. If you are in Merton Abbey, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We cover every part of SW19, CR4 and SW17 for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on East Road, Hardy Road and Mount Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Merton Abbey include the A24. If you’re just outside Merton Abbey, we cover Merton (1 mile west), Colliers Wood (1 mile north-east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Eastfields (1 mile east) and Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Merton Abbey
In Merton Abbey, that means homes and buildings near Wandle Park, Ensham School and Rutlish School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Haydons Road station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St George's Hospital (1 mile north) and Wandle Industrial Museum (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Merton Abbey include Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
Do you need a chimney survey in Merton Abbey?
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. Loose pots can follow.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Take a building like Haslemere Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the price includes VAT
Your questions about chimney surveys in Merton Abbey
Is parking a problem for a survey in Merton Abbey?
Usually it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
How do I find out if my home in Merton Abbey is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
There is no single answer. We record how the stack is doing and whether it’s capped with ventilation. If you are thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
Typically it’s water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping, and record what we find.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no 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. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Chimney pots and cowls
On redundant flues, we look at how the pots are capped. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.