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Upton Park Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Upton Park, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Signs that a stack is leaning
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Conditions inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
About our chimney survey in Upton Park
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. That points the work in the right direction. We survey flaunching, lead flashings and shared and party-wall stacks, and people most frequently book us about unused flues sealed without airflow and mortar washing out of the joints.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Upton Park with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Upton Park (E13, E6, E7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it is doing. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council and the council can advise. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
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 you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Signs you need a chimney survey in Upton Park
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Problems we come across often include:
- A chimney out of line
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Lifted or split lead flashings
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Martin's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What exactly goes into their report
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Upton Park, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without 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 booking.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Common questions in Upton Park
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Upton Park?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Woodgrange Park station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Upton Park?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Upton Park
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. 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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Eastbury Manor House, about 2.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Upton Park. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live near a park such as West Ham Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If you let a flat or house near Woodgrange Park station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Upton Park is about 5 miles south-east of Walthamstow, in Greater London. We visit Upton Park as part of our work across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Greater London, we cover Upton Park and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in E13, E6 and E7 is covered for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include May Road, Fry Road and Cave Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Upton Park: Greengate (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile north-west), Plaistow (1 mile south-west), Plashet (1 mile north-east) and East Ham (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Upton Park
In Upton Park, that means homes and buildings near Lister Community School, The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children and West Ham Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Woodgrange Park station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Newham University Hospital (0.7 miles south) and West Ham United Football Club Museum (within half a mile east). Not far away are Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.