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Chimney survey in Willesden, Greater London
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Willesden. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the chimney stack as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a visit in Willesden, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
To get a price for chimney surveys in Willesden, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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About our chimney survey in Willesden
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, lead flashings and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are a stack that appears to lean and staining on walls around the chimney.
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 Willesden with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Willesden (NW10, NW2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys around Willesden
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Willesden is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Fenton House about 2.5 miles east, Willesden 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.
Homes near green spaces such as Roundwood Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. The streets around a church such as Church of St Andrew are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Willesden is about 2 miles west of Hampstead, in Greater London. Whether the building in Willesden is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
All of NW10 and NW2 is within our area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Tudor Mews, Chaplin Road and Belton Road. You’ll find Willesden on the B453, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you’re just outside Willesden, we cover Willesden Green (1 mile south), Neasden (1 mile north-west), Church End (1 mile west), Cricklewood (1 mile north-east) and Harlesden (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-east), St Pancras (5 miles east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
What’s near Willesden
We work in homes and buildings around Brondesbury College, Royal Oak Inn and Capital City Academy and the streets around them. Willesden’s nearest station is Kensal Rise station, roughly 1.1 miles south-east. A little further out are Brent Cross Shopping Centre (2 miles north) and Brent Museum and Archives (under half a mile east). Open spaces near Willesden include The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
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. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. We record any cracking and where it is.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. It shows what we found and where from the viewpoints we used.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
Willesden: your questions answered
Is my home in Willesden listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Kensal Rise station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How do I book a survey in Willesden?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Willesden
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Common roof problems in Willesden
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Staining on walls around the chimney
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Brent Cross Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Willesden
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings