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Chimney Survey in Aldingbourne
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Aldingbourne, with photos and a written report.
- A chimney out of line
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Common roof problems in Aldingbourne
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. In time, the pots can become loose.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- A stack that appears to lean
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you will get the report
- What follow-up you get after the report
Chimney survey in Aldingbourne
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where it applies. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We survey chimney breasts, flaunching and brick chimney stacks, and people most often book us about eroded joints in the brickwork and cracked or missing flaunching.
In a small place like Aldingbourne, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Aldingbourne (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They tend to crack, so we check them closely.
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Aldingbourne
Is the coastal weather around Aldingbourne hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you come out to Aldingbourne?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
Aldingbourne homes and their roofs
Aldingbourne lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Historic houses such as Goodwood House, about 3.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Aldingbourne goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Aldingbourne Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Aldingbourne is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Aldingbourne is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Chimney surveys in PO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Hook Lane and Park Lane. Other places close to Aldingbourne include Nyton (1 mile east), Norton (1 mile north), Westergate (1 mile east), East Hampnett (1 mile north-west) and Crockerhill (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Aldingbourne
We work in homes and buildings around Ormiston Six Villages Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Barnham station, about 2.1 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find The Chichester City Museum (3.9 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles south).
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Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a small place like Aldingbourne, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.