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Chimney survey in South Kenton, Greater London
Chimney surveys across South Kenton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Chimney survey in South Kenton
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We check what can safely be seen and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. We survey lead flashings, brick chimney stacks and flaunching, and people most often book us about eroded joints in the brickwork and damp patches on chimney breasts.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails frequently give out first and let slates slip. Homes in South Kenton are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- South Kenton (HA9, HA0, HA3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in South Kenton
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 2.6 miles north-west lies Headstone Manor, a reminder of how long the area around South Kenton has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take a building like Byron Court Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to Church of the Annunciation: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
South Kenton is about 1 mile north-west of Wembley, in Greater London. We visit South Kenton as part of our work across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Across Greater London, we cover South Kenton and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
All of HA9, HA0 and HA3 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Peel Road, Holt Road and Byron Road. We also cover the places around South Kenton: Northwick Park (1 mile west), Kenton (1 mile north), North Wembley (1 mile south), Brondesbury Park (1 mile south) and Harrow on the Hill (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (8 miles south-east), Marylebone (8 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south-east), St Pancras (9 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Around South Kenton
We work in homes and buildings around Windermere pub, Preston Park and Wembley High Technology College, among other places. There’s a railway station in South Kenton itself: South Kenton station. A little further out are St. Mark's Hospital (0.6 miles north-west) and Kodak Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Castlebar Hill and Masons Field.
Questions from South Kenton
Can parking be tricky for a visit in South Kenton?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Is my home in South Kenton listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is South Kenton in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, South Kenton included.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The report follows by email.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a visit in South Kenton, 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. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. In South Kenton, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in South Kenton
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
What we’re asked to look at in South Kenton
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which can make a stack lean.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- A stack that appears to lean
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Flaunching that has broken away
If you run a business near St. Anns, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their insurance cover
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, often with a cowl or cap on top. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. Any spalling is noted with photos.