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Chimney survey in Nunhead, Greater London
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Nunhead. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
How a chimney survey works in Nunhead
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. You get photographs and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. If you’ve noticed damp on a chimney breast inside and unused flues sealed without airflow, 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. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Nunhead as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Nunhead (SE15, SE4, SE14)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Nunhead
I let a flat near Nunhead station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Nunhead is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Also near Nunhead
Other services in Nunhead
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.
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
Do you need a chimney survey in Nunhead?
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.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- A chimney out of line
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
For landlords with property near Nunhead station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Chimney surveys around Nunhead
The wider area around Nunhead has a long history of building, with Queen's House about 2.4 miles north-east. 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. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a building such as Ivydale Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Living close to Peckham Rye is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Nunhead is about 1 mile south-west of New Cross, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Nunhead and the rest of Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Nunhead and the places around it.
Here we cover the SE15, SE4 and SE14 postcode area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Rye Road, Nash Road and Kitto Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Telegraph Hill (1 mile north-east), Honor Oak (1 mile south), Peckham (1 mile north-west), New Cross (1 mile north-east) and Brockley (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Nunhead
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Ivy House, Peckham Rye and Allenby Tutorial Trust. Nunhead has its own railway station: Nunhead station. Nearby you’ll also find Greenwich Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Knight's Hill and One Tree Hill.
What we do, step by step
It is 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 a London conversion, the way into the loft space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Nunhead
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is usually a modest job. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks and the job gets bigger. In Nunhead, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys seven days a week
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
How we price chimney surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.