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Seething Wells Chimney Survey
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. We carry out chimney surveys in Seething Wells.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Common questions in Seething Wells
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Seething Wells?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Surbiton station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
A leaning stack should be looked at. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Seething Wells?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
About our chimney survey in Seething Wells
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it is not used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. Typical surveys look at bricks with flaking faces and a chimney out of line, on chimney pots and cowls, lead flashings and flaunching.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Seething Wells as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Seething Wells (KT6, KT1, KT7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We record their condition with photographs.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take 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 often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. 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.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Seething Wells homes and their roofs
The wider area around Seething Wells has a long history of building, with Hampton Court Palace about 1.3 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Homes near green spaces such as Hampton Court Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Maple Infants' School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Seething Wells is about 4 miles north-west of Ewell, in Greater London. We visit Seething Wells as part of our work across Greater London. Seething Wells is one of the places in Greater London where we work. London is in our area too.
We cover every part of the KT6, KT1 and KT7 postcode area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Maple Road, Grove Road and North Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Seething Wells: Surbiton Park (1 mile north-east), Long Ditton (1 mile south), Thames Ditton (1 mile west), Ditton Hill (1 mile south) and Weston Green (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (11 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Seething Wells
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre, The City Arms and Hampton Court Park and the streets around them. Seething Wells has its own railway station: Surbiton station. Well-known places in the area include Chessington Castle Hill (2.6 miles south) and Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (1.6 miles west). The countryside around Seething Wells includes The Wood and Kingston Hill Road area.
When to book a survey in Seething Wells
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are often fixed to chimneys. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Worn or missing pointing
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Landlords with a home close to Surbiton station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Why get it checked now?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you know where you stand. In Seething Wells, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Seething Wells
- An independent look at the roof
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
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What else we do in Seething Wells
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.