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Chimney survey in Lee, Greater London
Chimney surveys in Lee, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
About our chimney survey in Lee
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. A disused stack still needs looking after. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. If you’ve noticed eroded joints in the brickwork and loose, cracked or missing pots, 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. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Lee (SE12, SE13, SE3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Common questions in Lee
Is my home in Lee 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.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Lee?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when you book.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
Do not ignore it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. We record its condition with photos, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
Do you cover Lee?
Yes. We cover Lee and the rest of Greater London. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
There are a few common causes: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We look at each one and note the most likely cause.
What a chimney survey looks like in Lee
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. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Eltham Palace about 1.7 miles east, Lee 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.
Homes near green spaces such as Manor House Gardens can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For businesses in and around places such as Lewisham Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Lee is about 2 miles south of Greenwich, in Greater London. We cover Lee and the rest of Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Lee. London is in our area too.
Surveys in SE12, SE13 and SE3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Old Road, Manor Lane and Mallet Road. We also cover the places around Lee: Hither Green (1 mile west), Horn Park (1 mile south-east), Lewisham (1 mile north-west), Ladywell (1 mile west) and Blackheath (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Lee
Typical jobs here are in homes near Manor House Gardens, Trinity Church of England School and International Academy of Greenwich, among other places. There is a railway station in Lee itself: Lee station. Nearby you will also find Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-west) and Prefab Museum (1.3 miles south). The countryside around Lee includes Summer Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Lee
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. When flashings fail, water frequently shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Take an older house close to Church of the Good Shepherd: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Are they insured for the work?
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift in wind or pull out of their mortar joints. We photograph any we find that look loose or damaged.
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. A structural engineer should confirm whether it’s adequate.
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In Lee, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.