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Chimney survey in Netherne on-the-Hill, Greater London
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. We carry out chimney surveys in Netherne on-the-Hill.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Mortar washing out of the joints
How a chimney survey works in Netherne on-the-Hill
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. We survey flaunching, lead flashings and brick chimney stacks, and people most often book us about worn or missing pointing and damaged chimney pots and cowls.
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 frequently give out first and let slates slip. In Netherne on-the-Hill, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a proper look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Netherne on-the-Hill (CR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
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.
Do you need a chimney survey in Netherne on-the-Hill?
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
Look out for signs like these:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
The streets around a church such as Church of St Margaret are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
Why it is worth a survey now in Netherne on-the-Hill
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you can decide what to do next. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Netherne on-the-Hill
- Package prices that include VAT
- Photos and a written report every time
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. For a visit in Netherne on-the-Hill, parking and access are the things to plan: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Netherne on-the-Hill questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Netherne on-the-Hill?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Netherne on-the-Hill?
It depends on the street. If Netherne on-the-Hill has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It’s worth having a leaning stack checked. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What else we do in Netherne on-the-Hill
Chimney surveys in Netherne on-the-Hill: local notes
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Anyone responsible for a site like Coulsdon Sixth Form College will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Coulsdon South station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Netherne on-the-Hill is about 2 miles south of Coulsdon, in Greater London. Netherne on-the-Hill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Chimney surveys in CR5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on The Village Square, Rookery Mead and Netherne Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Hooley (1 mile west), Merstham (2 miles south), Chaldon (2 miles south-east), South Merstham (2 miles south) and Gatton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (14 miles north), Stockwell (12 miles north) and Orpington (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Netherne on-the-Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shabden Park and the streets around them. Netherne on-the-Hill’s nearest station is Coulsdon South station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Belfry (3.8 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Netherne on-the-Hill includes South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Colley Hill.
What affects the price in Netherne on-the-Hill
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.