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Chimney survey in Westcombe Park, Greater London
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Westcombe Park and across Greater London.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Chimney survey in Westcombe Park: what you get
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. A survey finds these problems and records them with photos. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and chimney breasts, and common reasons people get in touch are bricks with flaking faces and gaps where the stack meets the roof.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Westcombe Park are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a proper look too.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Westcombe Park (SE10, SE7, SE3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Westcombe Park
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 work grows. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not 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 you get with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Westcombe Park
What else we do in Westcombe Park
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
Local roofs in Westcombe Park
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. 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. About 1 mile west lies Queen's House, a reminder of how long the area around Westcombe Park has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take an older house close to St George's Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building like Halstow Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Westcombe Park is about 2 miles east of New Cross, in Greater London. Surveys in Westcombe Park work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: SE10, SE7 and SE3. You will find streets such as Webb Road, Horn Lane and Hardy Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Westcombe Park: Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west), Maze Hill (1 mile west), Greenwich (1 mile west), New Charlton (1 mile north-east) and Charlton (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Around Westcombe Park
We work in homes and buildings around Blackheath High School, Wildwood Montessori School and East Greenwich Pleasaunce and the streets around them. Westcombe Park has its own railway station: Westcombe Park station. Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (1 mile south-west) and Charlton Athletic Museum (0.8 miles east). For a walk, there is Tower Hill and Gilbert's Pit.
Different roofs, different checks
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Westcombe Park, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without 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 booking.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check 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 the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
Westcombe Park questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Westcombe Park station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Westcombe Park listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The report follows by email.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
There’s no single answer. We record how the stack is doing and whether it is capped with ventilation. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
Do you work in Westcombe Park?
Yes, we do. Westcombe Park is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Westcombe Park?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
When to book a survey in Westcombe Park
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. 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.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Flaunching that has broken away
If you run a business near Lewisham Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What follow-up you get after the report