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Chimney Survey in Lissenden Gardens
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Lissenden Gardens and across Greater London.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Chimney survey in Lissenden Gardens
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. If you’ve noticed damaged chimney pots and cowls and worn or missing pointing, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. In Lissenden Gardens, as across London, that is why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Lissenden Gardens (NW5, NW3, N19)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey looks like in Lissenden Gardens
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, frequently with Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Keats House about 0.8 miles west, Lissenden Gardens sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Highgate Road Chapel, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Gospel Oak station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Lissenden Gardens is about 1 mile east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Roofs in Lissenden Gardens get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Lissenden Gardens is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for chimney surveys.
Here we cover the NW5, NW3 and N19 postcode area for chimney surveys. You will find streets such as Rona Road, Dale Road and Fleet Road. We also cover Gospel Oak (1 mile south), Dartmouth Park (1 mile north-east), Tufnell Park (1 mile east), Kentish Town (1 mile south) and Chalk Farm (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (5 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Lissenden Gardens
Around Lissenden Gardens, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Parliament Hill, The Royal School and Gospel Oak Primary School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Bull and Last pub (less than half a mile north-east) and Cecil Sharp House (1.3 miles south). There is a railway station in Lissenden Gardens itself: Gospel Oak station. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Northern Hospital (1.2 miles east) and Montfichet's Tower (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and The Long Water.
What affects the price in Lissenden Gardens
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We record their condition with photos.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we check what supports the stack. A structural engineer should confirm whether it’s adequate.
When to book a survey in Lissenden Gardens
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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Signs that a stack is leaning
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Parliament Hill School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Lissenden Gardens we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Lissenden Gardens. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Lissenden Gardens: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lissenden Gardens?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Lissenden Gardens?
Usually it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
There are a few common causes: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Lissenden Gardens?
The quickest way is 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. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Do you work in Lissenden Gardens?
Yes. We cover Lissenden Gardens and the rest of Greater London. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.