Greater London · London and the South East
Bushey Mead Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Bushey Mead. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
Why get it checked now?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
All our prices include VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
About our chimney survey in Bushey Mead
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed a stack that appears to lean and lifted or split lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up, in Bushey Mead as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Bushey Mead (SW20, SW19, SM4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Bushey Mead: your questions answered
I let a flat near Raynes Park station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Bushey Mead?
Parking in Bushey Mead, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
Do you work in Bushey Mead?
Yes. We survey roofs in Bushey Mead and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Bushey Mead?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Damp on a chimney breast typically means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping and records the likely cause.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit 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 the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bushey Mead
With Southside House about 0.7 miles north-west, Bushey Mead sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Bushey Mead is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Southside Wandsworth, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you look after a building such as Joseph Hood Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Bushey Mead is about 1 mile south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Bookings from Bushey Mead are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Bushey Mead is one of the places in Greater London where we work. We also survey roofs in London.
Chimney surveys in SW20, SW19 and SM4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Gore Road, Edna Road and Wyke Road. You’ll find Bushey Mead on the A298, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover Wimbledon Chase (1 mile east), Raynes Park (1 mile south-west), Cannon Hill (1 mile south-east), Copse Hill (1 mile north-west) and West Barnes (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Bushey Mead
In Bushey Mead, that means homes and buildings near Harris Academy Wimbledon, The Edward Rayne pub and Ursuline Preparatory School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Bushey Mead itself: Raynes Park station. Nearby you’ll also find Atkinson Morley Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cherry Wood and Henman Hill.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
For a price for your roof in Bushey Mead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Bushey Mead
A stack takes the weather from every direction. 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.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Dundonald Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What experience they bring
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bushey Mead
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.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.