


Get a quote for your Archway property survey
If you are buying a property in Archway 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 Archway. 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 ArchwayArchway is located to the north of London in the Borough of Islington and derives its name from the prominent bridge (known locally as suicide bridge) that visitors pass under as they approach the area via Archway Road from Highgate.
The most prominent building in the area, although unloved by many of the residents, is the overbearing Archway Tower located on Junction Road. Standing at a height of 195 ft the building’s designers opted for function over style. The building has been immortalised in song by New Model Army wrote. The Tower is currently leased to the Government so the public cannot take advantage of it single benefit; the views. Archway has its own Underground Station on zone 3 of the Northern Line. The station is due to be made “step free” over the next couple of years with the installation of passenger lifts.