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Lessness Heath Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Lessness Heath. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Staining on walls around the chimney
About our chimney survey in Lessness Heath
If a chimney looks out of line, it’s worth getting it checked. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often 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. If you’ve noticed a stack that appears to lean and lifted or split lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Lessness Heath (DA17, DA8, DA7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Lessness Heath. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What a chimney survey looks like in Lessness Heath
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses like Red House, about 2.3 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Lessness Heath goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like 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.
If you let a flat or house near Belvedere station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Trees in and around Lesnes Abbey Woods shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For businesses in and around places such as Broadway Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Lessness Heath is about 3 miles east of Plumstead, in Greater London. We carry out chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Lessness Heath. Across Greater London, we cover Lessness Heath and the places around it. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across DA17, DA8 and DA7 for chimney surveys. You will find streets such as Cray Road, Clive Road and Erith Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Belvedere (1 mile east), Erith (1 mile south-east), Northumberland Heath (1 mile south-east), West Heath (1 mile south-west) and Bexley Riverside (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west) and Shoreditch (10 miles west).
Near you in Lessness Heath
In Lessness Heath, that means homes and buildings near Priory Club pub, Trinity Church of England School and Trinity School, among other places. Lessness Heath’s nearest station is Belvedere station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Broadway Shopping Centre (2.1 miles south) and Erith and District Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Crossness Nature Reserve.
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Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each stack. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Hidden damage within the stack
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Lessness Heath
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
What affects the price in Lessness Heath
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
Flaunching takes the worst of the weather. The survey checks for cracking and gaps around each pot.
Brick stacks
Most chimney stacks are built of brick, with mortar joints that wear over time. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
Lessness Heath: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Lessness Heath is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Lessness Heath?
Parking in Lessness Heath, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
Do you cover Lessness Heath?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Lessness Heath included.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. 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. Otherwise, the visit in Lessness Heath runs like any other.
- You tell us 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.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.