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Chimney Survey in Headstone
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Headstone, with photos and a written report.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Common questions in Headstone
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Headstone Lane station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
How do I find out if my home in Headstone is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. For the flue, you will need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
About our chimney survey in Headstone
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It’s not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. For the flue itself, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. If something we see points to the flue, we’ll say so. If you’re worried about lifted or split lead flashings and signs that a stack is leaning, we can find out what’s behind it, on brick chimney stacks, lead flashings and chimney breasts alike.
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 Headstone has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Headstone (HA5, HA3, HA2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a chimney survey in Headstone?
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Worn or missing pointing
For a London address like Headstone, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their track record with similar roofs
How we price chimney surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts often point to a problem above. We check the breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach.
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
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Useful tips for Headstone property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
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.
Check fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Surveys in Headstone can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part we can see is looked at: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you can decide what to do next. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Headstone
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
Chimney surveys around Headstone
With Headstone Manor about 0.6 miles south-east, Headstone sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Headstone Lane station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you run a business near St. George's Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Headstone is about 1 mile east of Hatch End, in Greater London. Headstone gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Headstone is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We work across the HA5, HA3 and HA2 postcode area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Anselm Road, Ufford Road and Chantry Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Headstone, we cover Hatch End (1 mile west), Harrow Weald (1 mile east), South Oxhey (2 miles north-west), Belmont (2 miles east) and Carpenders Park (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like London (14 miles south-east), City of Westminster (11 miles south-east), Marylebone (11 miles south-east), Kensington (10 miles south-east), St Pancras (12 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Headstone
Around Headstone, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Moon & Sixpence pub, Hatch End High School and Headstone Manor Recreation Ground and the streets around them. Headstone has its own railway station: Headstone Lane station. Well-known places in the area include Hilfield Castle (3.8 miles north) and Kodak Museum (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Harrow Weald Common and Northala Fields.