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Chimney survey in Wandsworth, Greater London
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Wandsworth, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- A chimney out of line
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
We cannot see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would typically be. They crack with age, and we check them too.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Wandsworth
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It’s not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. Common reasons to book are damp on a chimney breast inside and redundant stacks capped without ventilation, across lead flashings, brick chimney stacks and flaunching.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is normally a shared part of the building. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it’s in and what work is coming up, in Wandsworth as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. 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.
- Where
- Wandsworth (SW18, SW15, SW11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is normally a modest job. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks, and the work grows. In Wandsworth, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Whether the flue is safe to use
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
Wandsworth questions
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Wandsworth?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available as you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Wandsworth Town station book a roof survey?
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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How do I book a survey in Wandsworth?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The written report follows by email.
How much is a survey?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
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Prices for chimney surveys in Wandsworth
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you contact us
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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 typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Wandsworth
The wider area around Wandsworth has a long history of building, with Fulham Palace about 1.5 miles north-west. 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. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Homes near green spaces like King George's Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Landlords with a home close to Wandsworth Town station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For businesses in and around places such as Southside Wandsworth, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Wandsworth is about 3 miles south-west of Brompton, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Wandsworth can all book chimney surveys. Our Greater London coverage includes Wandsworth and the places around it.
All of SW18, SW15 and SW11 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets like Alma Road, Marl Road and Knoll Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Southfields (1 mile south), Earlsfield (1 mile south), Hurlingham (1 mile north), Clapham Junction (1 mile north-east) and Battersea (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles north-east), City of Westminster (4 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north), St Pancras (6 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-east).
Around Wandsworth
Around Wandsworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ashcroft Technology Academy, Emanuel School and Spread Eagle pub, among other places. Wandsworth has its own railway station: Wandsworth Town station. Other landmarks nearby include Southside Wandsworth (less than half a mile west) and Antique Breadboard Museum (1.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wandsworth include Battersea Park Lake and Henman Hill.