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Abingworth Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys across Abingworth, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Worn or missing pointing
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
How a chimney survey works in Abingworth
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It is not a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. We will tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. We are frequently asked to look into damp on a chimney breast inside and disused chimneys trapping moisture, across flaunching, lead flashings and chimney breasts.
Somewhere as small as Abingworth, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Abingworth (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a roofer. Older and listed buildings around Abingworth may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Abingworth
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
What a chimney survey looks like in Abingworth
Parham House, about 3.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Abingworth. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building like Thakeham Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Abingworth is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Abingworth can all book chimney surveys. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across RH20 for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Abingworth Crescent, Chestnut Drive and Shelley Place. We also cover the places around Abingworth: Thakeham (1 mile north-east), Warminghurst (1 mile east), Heath Common (1 mile south-east), West Chiltington Common (1 mile west) and West Chiltington (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Around Abingworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rydon Community College. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 3.9 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (1.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
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How we price chimney surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a small place like Abingworth, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Common questions in Abingworth
Can a landlord with a rental near Pulborough station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Abingworth?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.