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Chimney Survey in Edgware Bury
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Edgware Bury. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Signs that a stack is leaning
How a chimney survey works in Edgware Bury
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it is worth knowing their condition before you exchange. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. You get photographs and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. Common reasons to book are worn or missing pointing and gaps in the mortar around the pots, on brick chimney stacks, chimney pots and cowls and flaunching.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. If your home in Edgware Bury has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Edgware Bury (HA8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Edgware Bury, as in much of London, a good many 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 as you book.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- 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 we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Chimney surveys around Edgware Bury
The wider area around Edgware Bury has a long history of building, with Headstone Manor about 4.1 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take an older house close to St Andrew: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building like Broadfields Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Edgware Bury is about 1 mile north-west of Edgware, in Greater London. Anywhere in Edgware Bury, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We survey roofs across HA8 for chimney surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Broadfields Estate (1 mile south-east), Deacon's Hill (1 mile north), Elstree (1 mile north-west), Edgware (1 mile south-east) and The Hale (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south-east), Marylebone (10 miles south-east), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
What’s near Edgware Bury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to London Academy and Edgwarebury Park, among other places. Edgware Bury’s nearest station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (1 mile west) and Elstree and Borehamwood Museum (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Edgware Bury includes Edgware Way Grassland and Darland's Lake.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
Why it is worth a survey now in Edgware Bury
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
For a price for your roof in Edgware Bury, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Edgware Bury
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Edgware Bury
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are often fixed to chimneys. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Broadwalk Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- When you will get the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Landlords, agents and block managers in Edgware Bury
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Common questions in Edgware Bury
Can a landlord with a rental near Elstree & Borehamwood station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Edgware Bury?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Is Edgware Bury in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Edgware Bury.