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Chimney survey in Holloway, Greater London
We carry out chimney surveys in Holloway and the rest of Greater London. We survey seven days a week.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Chimney survey in Holloway
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It isn’t a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. For the flue itself, you will 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 cracked or missing flaunching and bricks with flaking faces, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
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. For a house in Holloway with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Holloway (N7, N19, N4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price chimney surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. A structural engineer should confirm whether it is adequate.
Rendered stacks
We can’t see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
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How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. For a visit in Holloway, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- 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.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Signs you need a chimney survey in Holloway
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. People usually call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
If you live near a park such as Whittington Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will the report include photos?
Landlords, agents and block managers in Holloway
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the chimney stack.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Holloway
Most people never get a proper look at their chimney stacks. Problems often go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. 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.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Photos and a written report every time
- PI and public liability insurance
What a chimney survey looks like in Holloway
Historic houses such as Witanhurst, about 1.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Holloway goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. If your home in Holloway is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Joseph and St Padarn's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Drayton Park station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Holloway is about 2 miles north-west of Hoxton, in Greater London. Whether the building in Holloway is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in N7, N19 and N4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Penn Road, Lough Road and Tabley Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Holloway: Nag's Head (1 mile north), Lower Holloway (1 mile south), Tufnell Park (1 mile west), Upper Holloway (1 mile north-west) and Barnsbury (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (5 miles south-west), Shoreditch (3 miles south-east) and Walthamstow (5 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Holloway
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, Whittington Park and Beacon High, among other places. Nearby too are Musical Theatre Academy (0.8 miles south-east) and The Coronet pub (less than half a mile south-east). Holloway’s nearest station is Drayton Park station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Brunswick Centre (2.3 miles south) and Montfichet's Tower (3.1 miles south). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Dartmouth Park Hill.
FAQs for Holloway
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Holloway?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Drayton Park station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
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 can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The written report follows by email.