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Chimney survey in Wimbledon Chase, Greater London
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Wimbledon Chase from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Lifted or split lead flashings
How the survey changes by roof type
Flaunching
We often find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. It is typically a modest repair when it is caught early.
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
Chimney survey in Wimbledon Chase: what you get
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. If you’ve noticed cracked or missing flaunching and damp patches on chimney breasts, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, flaunching and chimney pots and cowls alike.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually 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 Wimbledon Chase 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.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Wimbledon Chase (SW19, SW20, SM4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Wimbledon Chase questions
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Wimbledon Chase?
Parking in Wimbledon Chase, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
How do I find out if my home in Wimbledon Chase is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. If you are thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wimbledon Chase
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
What affects the price in Wimbledon Chase
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need a chimney survey in Wimbledon Chase?
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.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Are they insured for the work?
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Local roofs in Wimbledon Chase
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 1 mile north-west lies Southside House, a reminder of how long the area around Wimbledon Chase has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Shop and office owners around Southside Wandsworth may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wimbledon Chase Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Wimbledon Chase is about 1 mile south of Wimbledon, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Wimbledon Chase, the roof can be surveyed. Wimbledon Chase is one of the places in Greater London we cover. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
All of SW19, SW20 and SM4 is covered for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include Edna Road, Manor Road and Dorien Road. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Merton Park (1 mile east), Bushey Mead (1 mile west), Cannon Hill (1 mile south), Wimbledon (1 mile north) and Raynes Park (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Wimbledon Chase
In Wimbledon Chase, that means homes and buildings near Rutlish School, Cannon Hill Common and Wimbledon School of Art. There’s a railway station in Wimbledon Chase itself: Wimbledon Chase station. Nearby you’ll also find Southside Wandsworth (3.2 miles north) and Chessington Castle Hill (5 miles south-west). The countryside around Wimbledon Chase includes Merton Park Green Walks and Henman Hill.