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Chimney survey in Woodside Park, Greater London
Chimney surveys across Woodside Park, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Woodside Park 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? Tell us who holds the keys.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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About our chimney survey in Woodside Park
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It is not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. For the flue itself, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. If you’re worried about frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and signs that a stack is leaning, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney breasts, lead flashings and chimney pots and cowls alike.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Woodside Park 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Woodside Park (N12, N3, N20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Woodside Park
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Woodside Park?
Typically it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Oakleigh Park station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
What should I do with a chimney I do not use?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
Prices for chimney surveys in Woodside Park
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Common roof problems in Woodside Park
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the loft space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Worn or missing pointing
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Grand Arcade, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Woodside Park
Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Woodside Park has a long history of building, with Heath Hall about 3 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Oakleigh Park station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Northside Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Woodside Park is about 1 mile north of Finchley, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Woodside Park, 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. London is in our area too.
Surveys in N12, N3 and N20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer chimney surveys to properties on High Road, Lodge Lane and Percy Road. We also cover the places around Woodside Park: North Finchley (1 mile east), Oakleigh Park (1 mile north-east), Whetstone (1 mile north-east), Church End (1 mile south) and Finchley (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Around Woodside Park
We work in homes and buildings around Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum, St Michael's Catholic Grammar School and Woodhouse College, among other places. Other local landmarks include Malt & Hops pub (less than half a mile north-east) and Swan Lane Open Space (0.6 miles north-east). For rail, the closest station is Oakleigh Park station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Grand Arcade (less than half a mile south-east) and Finchley Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Darland's Lake and Highgate Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Woodside Park. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Woodside Park
- Surveys seven days a week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.