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Chimney Survey in North Greenwich
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in North Greenwich from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- A chimney out of line
Chimney survey in North Greenwich
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It isn’t 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. Common reasons to book are gaps where the stack meets the roof and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, on flaunching, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in North Greenwich as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- North Greenwich (E14, SE8, SE10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In North Greenwich, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- 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.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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North Greenwich questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Greenwich station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in North Greenwich?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where it applies. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What should I do with a chimney I don’t use?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. We check how it’s capped and its condition, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Chimney surveys in North Greenwich: local notes
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Queen's House, about 0.8 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around North Greenwich. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For businesses in and around places such as Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Anyone responsible for a site like Harbinger Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
North Greenwich is about 1 mile north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. We carry out chimney surveys in North Greenwich for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. North Greenwich is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for chimney surveys.
Surveys in E14, SE8 and SE10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Creek Road, Wynan Road and Undine Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside North Greenwich, we cover Isle of Dogs (1 mile south-east), Millwall (1 mile west), Cubitt Town (1 mile north-east), Deptford (1 mile south-west) and Greenwich (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in North Greenwich
Around North Greenwich, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Laban Centre, Canary Wharf College 3 and St. Paul's, among other places. You will also find Mudchute Park and Farm (within half a mile north-east) and The Ferry House Public House (within half a mile south-east). For rail, the closest station is Greenwich station, roughly 0.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Old Royal Naval College (0.7 miles south-east) and Greenwich Castle (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around North Greenwich includes Sue Godfrey Nature Park and Tower Hill.
Roof by roof
Brick stacks
Most chimney stacks are built of brick, with mortar joints that wear over time. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. We record what we see with photos.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
How we price chimney surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. 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
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. London’s older roofs frequently have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in North Greenwich
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in North Greenwich
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which can make a stack lean.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Homes near green spaces such as Mudchute Park and Farm can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether the price includes VAT