West Sussex · London and the South East
Angmering-on-Sea Chimney Survey
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Angmering-on-Sea, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- A chimney out of line
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Angmering-on-Sea
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. Common reasons to book are signs that a stack is leaning and damaged chimney pots and cowls, on brick chimney stacks, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching.
Somewhere as small as Angmering-on-Sea, 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Angmering-on-Sea (BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Angmering-on-Sea
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Mortar washing out of the joints
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What a chimney survey looks like in Angmering-on-Sea
Angmering-on-Sea lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Ecclesden Manor lies about 1.7 miles north, so building around Angmering-on-Sea goes back a long way. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If you look after a building such as East Preston Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Angmering-on-Sea is about 1 mile south-east of Rustington, in West Sussex. We carry out chimney surveys in Angmering-on-Sea for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Brighton is in our area too.
Chimney surveys in BN16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Sea Lane, Sea Road and Manor Road. We also cover the places around Angmering-on-Sea: West Kingston (1 mile east), East Preston (1 mile north), Kingston Gorse (1 mile east), West Preston (1 mile north-west) and Ferring (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (14 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east) and Lancing (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Angmering-on-Sea
We work in homes and buildings around The Angmering School. The nearest railway station is Angmering station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre. A little further out are Rustington Museum (1.2 miles west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (1.1 miles west). Not far away are Highdown Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. Caught early, it is frequently a small job.
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, often with a cowl or cap on top. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.
Why act early in Angmering-on-Sea
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it is useful to know its condition first. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council and the council can advise. In a small place like Angmering-on-Sea, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Angmering-on-Sea
- A photo-illustrated written report
- 98% of clients satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a hamlet or village like Angmering-on-Sea, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- Every part we can see is looked at: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Questions from Angmering-on-Sea
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Angmering-on-Sea?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can a landlord with a rental near Angmering station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How do I book a survey in Angmering-on-Sea?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so it’s easy to follow.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Conditions inside walls
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching