Greater London · London and the South East
North Cheam Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across North Cheam, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
How a chimney survey works in North Cheam
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. We are frequently asked to look into spalled or crumbling bricks and a stack that appears to lean, across flaunching, chimney breasts and shared and party-wall stacks.
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, in North Cheam as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- North Cheam (SM3, KT4, SM1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in North Cheam moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
North Cheam: your questions answered
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in North Cheam?
It can be, so it is useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
How do I find out if my home in North Cheam is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Prices for chimney surveys in North Cheam
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Why get it checked now?
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Defects tend to go unseen until there is a stain. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in North Cheam
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, frequently with a cowl or cap on top. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.
Flaunching
Flaunching takes the worst of the weather. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Landlords, agents and block managers in North Cheam
Landlords, agents and building managers in North Cheam and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in North Cheam
About 1 mile south lies Nonsuch Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around North Cheam has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near West Sutton station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Ashley Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
North Cheam is about 3 miles north-east of Epsom, in Greater London. Anywhere in North Cheam, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Greater London coverage includes North Cheam. There’s also a page for London.
Every address in SM3, KT4 and SM1 is within our area for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include Glyn Road, Covey Road and Lloyd Road. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Cuddington (1 mile south-west), Lower Morden (1 mile north), Sutton Common (1 mile north-east), Stoneleigh (1 mile south-west) and Morden (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles north-east), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in North Cheam
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Nonsuch Inn, Sutton College of Learning for Adults and Nonsuch Park and the streets around them. North Cheam’s nearest station is West Sutton station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (3.2 miles west) and St. Anthony's Hospital (0.6 miles north). Open spaces near North Cheam include Henman Hill and Derwent Floodwash.