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Chimney survey in New Charlton, Greater London
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for New Charlton, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Worn or missing pointing
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Chimney survey in New Charlton: what you get
Redundant chimneys are common, particularly where fires have been replaced by central heating. 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. If you are worried about eroded joints in the brickwork and a stack that appears to lean, we can find out what’s behind it.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- New Charlton (SE7, SE18, E16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Conditions inside walls
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In New Charlton, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, often with a cowl or cap on top. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. What we find is photographed and described.
When to book a survey in New Charlton
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Worn or missing pointing
- Bricks with flaking faces
If you live in an older home near St Catherine Labouré, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- When you will get the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
Towns and villages near New Charlton
More services for New Charlton
Landlords, agents and block managers in New Charlton
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Questions from New Charlton
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in New Charlton?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
I let a flat near Charlton station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Is New Charlton in your area?
Yes. We carry out chimney surveys in New Charlton, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. We look at the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can discuss it with them.
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. You get a written report with photos.
Chimney surveys in New Charlton: local notes
Historic houses such as Queen's House, about 1.8 miles west, show how far back building in the area around New Charlton goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Charlton station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you run a business near Gallions Reach Shopping Park, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
New Charlton is about 2 miles north-east of Greenwich, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in New Charlton can all book chimney surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. New Charlton is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Chimney surveys in SE7, SE18 and E16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Floyd Road, Priolo Road and Hasted Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to New Charlton include Charlton (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile south-west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Maze Hill (2 miles south-west). 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 (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Near you in New Charlton
We work in homes and buildings around Thames Barrier Park, Thorntree Primary School and The Victoria pub and the streets around them. New Charlton has its own railway station: Charlton station. Other landmarks nearby include Charlton Athletic Museum (under half a mile south) and Greenwich Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near New Charlton include Gilbert's Pit.
Useful tips for New Charlton property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.