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Adversane Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Adversane, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Why get it checked now?
Most people never get a careful look at their chimney stacks. Problems frequently go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Outbuildings and barns around Adversane are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Adversane
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Surveys on any day of the week
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
About our chimney survey in Adversane
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. On older stacks, we frequently find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. You get photos and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. If you are worried about staining on walls around the chimney and signs that a stack is leaning, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Adversane, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Adversane (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a chimney survey in Adversane
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Take a building like The Weald School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Are they insured for the work?
- How soon the report will arrive
Local roofs in Adversane
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 3.2 miles south-west lies Old Place Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Adversane has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Landlords with a home close to Billingshurst station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Adversane is about 8 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Adversane, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our West Sussex coverage includes Adversane and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Here we cover the RH14 postcode area for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Stane Street, Adversane Lane and Lordings Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in North Heath (1 mile south), Gay Street (2 miles south), Codmore Hill (2 miles south-west), Broomershill (2 miles south) and Nutbourne (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (8 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (13 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Adversane
The closest station to Adversane is Billingshurst station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. For a walk, there is The Mens.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Adversane
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: 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. It typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Adversane needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Prices for chimney surveys in Adversane
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Every price we give includes VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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FAQs for Adversane
How do I find out if my home in Adversane is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Adversane?
Yes, Adversane is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.