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Chimney Survey in Arnos Grove
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Arnos Grove, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- A chimney out of line
How we price chimney surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Chimney survey in Arnos Grove: what you get
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it’s safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We survey chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts, and the problems we are asked to look at most are lifted or split lead flashings and damp patches on chimney breasts.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in Arnos Grove has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Arnos Grove (N11, N14, N13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Arnos Grove
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Living close to Broomfield Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What experience they bring
- When you will get the report
Useful tips for Arnos Grove property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Arnos Grove
With Bruce Castle about 2.6 miles south-east, Arnos Grove sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bowes Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near New Southgate station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Arnos Grove is about 3 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. Whether the building in Arnos Grove is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Arnos Grove is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
All of N11, N14 and N13 is covered for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Oak Lane, High Road and York Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A109 and A1004 close by, Arnos Grove is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include New Southgate (1 mile west), Bounds Green (1 mile south), Southgate (1 mile north), Palmers Green (1 mile east) and Oakthorpe Park (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
What’s near Arnos Grove
In Arnos Grove, that means homes and buildings near The Ranelagh pub, Broomfield School and Broomfield Park and the streets around them. Arnos Grove’s nearest station is New Southgate station, about 0.6 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Broomfield House Museum (0.5 miles east) and The Mall Wood Green (1.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Highgate Hill and Darland's Lake.
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Your questions about chimney surveys in Arnos Grove
How do I find out if my home in Arnos Grove is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
I let a flat near New Southgate station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. Everything is written up with photos.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Arnos Grove?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
Chimney pots and cowls
For unused flues, we check whether caps or cowls allow ventilation. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Arnos Grove runs like any other.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Arnos Grove
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.