We inspect chimney stacks across London, Hertfordshire and Essex using drone surveys and hands-on checks. You get photographs, a plain English report and no pressure to book work.
A ChimneySmart chimney inspection looks at everything above the roofline: the brickwork and mortar joints, the flaunching that holds the pots in place, the lead flashing where the stack meets the roof, and the pots and cowls themselves. We inspect stacks from the ground, from the roof and by drone, whichever gives the clearest view of the problem.
You get the photographs and the report whether or not you book us for the repair. We will tell you if something needs attention this year, if it can safely wait, and if it does not need doing at all. Every report is written so you can read it without a building background, and we are happy to talk it through on the phone afterwards.
Drone surveys, stack inspections and pre-purchase reports, carried out by chimney specialists rather than general roofers.
Stoves, liners, cowls and complete chimney systems, installed safely and to standard, first time.
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Smoke and pressure testing to prove your flue is sound, sealed and safe to use.
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From re-pointing and pots to full servicing long-term fixes designed to last, never quick patch-ups.
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Annual sweeping and inspection to keep your chimney clean, drawing well and safe to use.
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Clean, dust-free power sweeping that keeps your chimney drawing safely, with a certificate every visit.
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“Punctual, spotlessly clean and genuinely knowledgeable. They showed me photos of the whole flue and explained everything clearly. Wouldn’t use anyone else.”
“Punctual, spotlessly clean and genuinely knowledgeable. They showed me photos of the whole flue and explained everything clearly. Wouldn’t use anyone else.”
“Punctual, spotlessly clean and genuinely knowledgeable. They showed me photos of the whole flue and explained everything clearly. Wouldn’t use anyone else.”
“Punctual, spotlessly clean and genuinely knowledgeable. They showed me photos of the whole flue and explained everything clearly. Wouldn’t use anyone else.”
Common questions about chimney inspections in London and the Home Counties.
Our friendly team is on hand to help with anything about your chimney, stove or flue.
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A ChimneySmart chimney specialist, not a subcontracted roofer. Our engineers work on chimney stacks every day, which means they spot the early-stage problems a general roofing inspection often walks past.
Not necessarily. If your stack was repointed in the last ten years and there are no damp patches inside, you can usually leave it. Book an inspection if you have staining on the chimney breast, loose mortar on the ground, or you are buying the property.
A drone survey uses a camera drone to photograph the stack from angles nobody can safely reach on foot. It costs less than scaffolding, takes under an hour on most homes, and gives you high-resolution images of the flaunching, pots and flashing.
Every three to five years for a stack in good condition, and annually for anything over years old or in an exposed position. London stacks facing prevailing weather erode faster than sheltered ones, so exposure matters more than age alone.
Yes. If the survey finds work that needs doing, you get an itemised quote alongside the report. The inspection fee and the report are yours to keep either way, and you are under no obligation to book the repair with us.
Most inspections are booked within one working day. Drone surveys need dry, low-wind conditions, so we will call you if the weather moves the appointment. To check availability in your area, call 020 8351 7164.
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