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Bellingham Chimney Survey
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Bellingham and across Greater London.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Questions from Bellingham
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Bellingham?
Sometimes, yes. If Bellingham has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bellingham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We inspect everything that’s safely in view and what you give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can discuss it with them.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Chimney survey in Bellingham
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. Water may be getting in at the top through cracked flaunching or an uncapped pot, through the brickwork, or at the flashings. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. We check each possibility and record what we find. You then know where to start. If you’ve noticed mortar washing out of the joints and pots or cowls that look unsafe, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on shared and party-wall stacks, chimney breasts and flaunching alike.
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 Bellingham has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Bellingham (SE6, SE26, SE23)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What affects the price in Bellingham
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Hidden damage within the stack
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bellingham
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
Signs you need a chimney survey in Bellingham
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- A stack that appears to lean
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Bricks with flaking faces
Trees in and around Forster Memorial Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you will get the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. 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. Otherwise, the visit in Bellingham runs like any other.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
To get a price for chimney surveys in Bellingham, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
What a chimney survey looks like in Bellingham
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 2.5 miles west lies Kingswood House, a reminder of how long the area around Bellingham has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as 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.
Shop and office owners around Lewisham Shopping Centre may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Landlords with a home close to Bellingham station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Bellingham is about 2 miles north of Beckenham, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Bellingham can all book chimney surveys. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London.
Surveys in SE6, SE26 and SE23 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Oslac Road, Orford Road and Aitken Road. With the A2218 close by, Bellingham is easy for us to reach. If you are just outside Bellingham, we cover Southend (1 mile north), Bell Green (1 mile west), Catford (1 mile north-east), Perry Vale (1 mile west) and Sydenham (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Bellingham
We work in homes and buildings around Sedgehill School, Forster Memorial Park and Allenby Tutorial Trust. Bellingham has its own railway station: Bellingham station. Well-known places in the area include Prefab Museum (1 mile east) and University Hospital Lewisham (1.6 miles north). Not far away are Downham Woodland Walk and Knight's Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.