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Chimney survey in Aldrington, Brighton and Hove
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Aldrington? We carry out chimney surveys in Aldrington and across Brighton and Hove, with plain-English findings.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
How a chimney survey works in Aldrington
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it and you can then discuss it with them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed worn or missing pointing and a chimney out of line, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a smaller place like Aldrington, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Aldrington (BN3, BN41, BN42)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price chimney surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Chimney surveys around Aldrington
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Aldrington, 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 Portslade Manor, about 1.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Aldrington goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Portslade station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church such as St Philip's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Aldrington is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. We carry out chimney surveys in Aldrington for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Aldrington is one of the towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we work for chimney surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: BN3, BN41 and BN42. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Wish Road, Saxon Road and Roman Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Aldrington, we cover Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile east), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Brunswick (2 miles east) and Prestonville (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
Near you in Aldrington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Drive Prep School, The Gather Inn and Hove Park School and the streets around them. The closest station to Aldrington is Portslade station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Montefiore Hospital (1.7 miles east) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Questions from Aldrington
Can a landlord with a rental near Portslade station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Aldrington listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We inspect from wherever is safe: from the ground, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where applicable. If part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
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Also in Aldrington
Do you need a chimney survey in Aldrington?
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People typically call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Worn or missing pointing
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Take a building like Hove Junior School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long the report takes to arrive
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit to a smaller place like Aldrington is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Aldrington
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
Useful tips for Aldrington property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.