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Chimney Survey in South Tottenham
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in South Tottenham. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Why it is worth a survey now in South Tottenham
Most people never get a careful look at their chimney stacks. Problems often go unnoticed until damp appears inside. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in South Tottenham
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
How a chimney survey works in South Tottenham
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it and you can then discuss it with them. You get a photo-illustrated written report and what we recommend. If you are worried about spalled or crumbling bricks and lifted or split lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in South Tottenham as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- South Tottenham (N15, N17, N16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in South Tottenham and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Local roofs in South Tottenham
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Bruce Castle, about 1.1 miles north, show how far back building in the area around South Tottenham goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Earlsmead Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Shop and office owners around The Mall Wood Green may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
South Tottenham is about 2 miles west of Walthamstow, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in South Tottenham can all book chimney surveys. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We survey roofs across the N15, N17 and N16 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Ida Road, Elmar Road and Grove Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Seven Sisters (1 mile south), Tottenham Green (1 mile north), St Ann's (1 mile west), Tottenham Hale (1 mile north-east) and West Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles south).
Near you in South Tottenham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Church of St Andrew, Ada College and Gladesmore Community School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Chestnuts Park (0.7 miles west) and No.8 Seven Sisters pub (0.5 miles south-west). South Tottenham has its own railway station: Seven Sisters station. Other landmarks nearby include The Mall Wood Green (1.7 miles north-west) and North Middlesex University Hospital (2 miles north). The countryside around South Tottenham includes Highgate Hill and Woodberry Wetlands.
Common roof problems in South Tottenham
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. When flashings fail, water frequently shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Holy Trinity, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
- How soon the report will arrive
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How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In South Tottenham, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know as you book.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- Every part we can see is looked at: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Where there is safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a report with photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Common questions in South Tottenham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Tottenham?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in South Tottenham?
Normally it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp, and we will say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we look at what supports the stack. A structural engineer should confirm whether it is adequate.
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.