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Chimney survey in Eltham, Greater London
Chimney surveys across Eltham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Prices for chimney surveys in Eltham
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Eltham
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. Common reasons to book are unused flues sealed without airflow and gaps where the stack meets the roof, across chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and lead flashings.
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 Eltham has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Eltham (SE9, SE12, DA15, BR7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys in Eltham: local notes
The wider area around Eltham has a long history of building, with Eltham Palace about 0.4 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you run a business near Lewisham Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. For an older house near a landmark like Church of Holy Trinity, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you live near a park like Horn Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Eltham is about 7 miles west of Dartford, in Greater London. Bookings from Eltham are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Eltham is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. London is in our area too.
We cover every part of the SE9, SE12, DA15 and BR7 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets like Eltham High Street, Tarnwood Park and Elmslie Court, and we cover them all. With the A20 and B263 close by, Eltham is simple for us to get to for chimney surveys. If you are just outside Eltham, we cover Middle Park (1 mile west), New Eltham (1 mile south-east), Well Hall (1 mile north), Coldharbour (1 mile south) and Avery Hill (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Eltham
We work in homes and buildings around Horn Park, Eltham Church of England Primary School and The Greyhound Public House, among other places. There is a railway station in Eltham itself: Mottingham station. Well-known places in the area include Eltham Community Hospital (under half a mile north) and Metropolitan Police Museum (2.1 miles east). For a walk, there is The Tarn and Summer Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Eltham
Landlords and agents in Eltham book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Questions from Eltham
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Mottingham station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Eltham listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you go up 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.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
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 and you can raise it with them.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. We record what we see with photographs.
Chimney pots and cowls
For unused flues, we check whether caps or cowls allow ventilation. Capping without ventilation can trap moisture.
What else we do in Eltham
Why act early in Eltham
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 blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Eltham
- Photos and a written report every time
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: 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 an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.