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Norbury Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Norbury, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Worn or missing pointing
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Signs you need a chimney survey in Norbury
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. When flashings fail, water often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead is also a target for theft.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Flaunching that has broken away
- A chimney out of line
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
If you let a flat or house near Norbury station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- When you will get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Chimney survey in Norbury
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It is not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. 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’ll say so. We survey chimney breasts, lead flashings and chimney pots and cowls, and common reasons people get in touch are loose, cracked or missing pots and damp on a chimney breast inside.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, 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. In Norbury, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Norbury (CR7, SW16, SE19)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the chimney stack, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- When you need the report by
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Local roofs in Norbury
About 1.9 miles north-east lies Kingswood House, a reminder of how long the area around Norbury has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Shop and office owners around Centrale Croydon may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you live near a park such as Grangewood Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Norbury is about 1 mile north of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. Anywhere in Norbury, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: CR7, SW16 and SE19. You will find streets such as Green Lane, Croft Road and Downs Road. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Pollards Hill (1 mile north), Thornton Heath (1 mile south), Streatham (2 miles north-west), Streatham Park (2 miles north-west) and Mitcham (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Norbury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls, Grangewood Park and Silburn Reid and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Norbury station, roughly 0.6 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Crystal Palace Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Croydon University Hospital (1.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Knight's Hill and Biggin Wood.
Questions from Norbury
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Norbury?
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.
I let a flat near Norbury station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.