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Chimney survey in Rush Green, Greater London
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Rush Green? We carry out chimney surveys in Rush Green and across Greater London.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Chimney survey in Rush Green
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It’s 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 will say so. Common reasons to book are flaunching that has broken away and loose, cracked or missing pots, across lead flashings, chimney pots and cowls and brick chimney stacks.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. If your home in Rush Green has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Rush Green (RM7, RM1, RM12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Rush Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Romford station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Rush Green?
It can be, so it’s useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
A leaning stack should be looked at. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Usually it’s water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping, and record what we find.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is 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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
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How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when you book.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Where there is safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What affects the price in Rush Green
To price your survey, we look at:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Rush Green
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
What we’re asked to look at in Rush Green
Aerials and dishes are often fixed to stacks. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Cracked or missing flaunching
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Brewery, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Rush Green
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. Historic houses such as Hare Hall, about 2.1 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Rush Green goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Trees in and around Harrow Lodge Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you look after a building like Rush Green Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Rush Green is about 1 mile south-west of Romford, in Greater London. Anywhere in Rush Green, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. London is in our area too.
Chimney surveys in RM7, RM1 and RM12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Crow Lane, Union Road and Maldon Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Romford (1 mile north-east), Becontree Heath (1 mile west), Chadwell Heath (1 mile north-west), Elm Park (2 miles south-east) and Becontree (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
Around Rush Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Harrow Lodge Park, The Moon & Stars pub and St Edward's Church of England Academy, among other places. Rush Green’s nearest station is Romford station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (3.6 miles east) and The Brewery (0.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s The Chase Nature Reserve.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rush Green
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.