


Get a quote for your Hornsey property survey
If you are buying a property in Hornsey and would like to arrange a survey you can contact some or all of the surveyors listed to obtain a quotation. We have listed only independent local surveyors that have considerable experience in their field and that are familiar with Hornsey. We would recommend contacting 2 or 3 from the list. Try clicking through to their websites to see which ones would be most suitable for your purpose.
What type of property survey should you have?
If you are taking out a mortgage the lender will insist upon carrying out a valuation inspection. Although you will bear the cost of this it is just a valuation for the lender's purposes and not a survey. The two most common types of property survey are an RICS Homebuyer Survey and Valuation, often referred to as a Homebuyer's Report and a Building Survey. The Homebuyer's Report will be suitable in most cases. The exceptions are properties that are more than 150 years old, that have been substantially altered or that have known structural problems. If any of these exceptions apply a Building Survey, previously known as a Full Structural survey, will be more appropriate.
For more detailed advice read our article "What type of survey should I have?".
Information on HornseyThe parish of Hornsey contains other well known areas such as Crouch End, Muswell Hill and Highgate but the area that is referred to as Hornsey today is located to the North of London between Holloway and Turnpike Lane. There was a large house building program in the area in Edwardian times and most of those buildings remain today, interspersed with modern developments. Hornsey residents going out for a meal will tend to head into Crouch End which has a wide selection of restaurants.
To the west of Hornsey, at the top of Priory Road, is the entrance to Victorian splendour of Alexandra Palace. As well as its architectural interest other attractions include an ice skating rink and a theatre. By far the oldest building in the area is the tower of the former Hornsey Parish Church of St. Mary’s. Hornsey has its own National Rail Station located on Tottenham Lane from where you can commute directly to Moorgate (or Kings Cross at Week-ends).