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Chimney survey in Horn Park, Greater London
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. Chimney surveys in Horn Park, with photos and a clear written report.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
How a chimney survey works in Horn Park
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, frequently after years of flue gases and damp. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. We are often asked to look into cracked or missing flaunching and redundant stacks capped without ventilation, across lead flashings, brick chimney stacks and chimney breasts.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Horn Park are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Horn Park (SE12, SE9, SE3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Conditions inside walls
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Nearby places to Horn Park
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How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Surveys in Horn Park can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Roof by roof
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Why act early in Horn Park
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are often modest repairs when they’re caught early. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks, and the work grows. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
How we price chimney surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Chimney surveys in Horn Park: local notes
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Eltham Palace, about 1 mile east, show how far back building in the area around Horn Park goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like Church of St Saviour are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Horn Park Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Lee station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Horn Park is about 1 mile west of Eltham, in Greater London. Horn Park is one of many places we visit across Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for London.
Every address in SE12, SE9 and SE3 is within our area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Winn Road, Horsa Road and Guibal Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Horn Park include Middle Park (1 mile east), Lee (1 mile north-west), Mottingham (1 mile south-east), Chinbrook (1 mile south) and Grove Park (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles north-west), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Horn Park
We work in homes and buildings around Manor House Gardens, Colfe's School and Harris Academy Greenwich. The nearest railway station is Lee station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Greenwich Castle (2.4 miles north-west) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Horn Park includes Summer Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.
Horn Park: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Lee station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Horn Park listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. It is not a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside, and we’ll say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.