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Chimney Survey in Ansty
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. Chimney surveys in Ansty, with photographs and a clear written report.
- A chimney out of line
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Bricks with flaking faces
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Ansty
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, chimney breasts and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are a chimney out of line and lifted or split lead flashings.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Ansty (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Ansty questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ansty?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Ansty?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. We check how it’s capped and its condition, so you can plan what to do with it.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. We inspect what can safely be seen and what you give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can raise it with them.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Ansty can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What a chimney survey looks like in Ansty
About 1.2 miles north-east lies Ockenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Ansty has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Haywards Heath station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Warden Park School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Ansty is about 3 miles west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Surveys in Ansty work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area for chimney surveys. You will find streets like Upton Drive, Bolney Road and Deaks Paddock. Other places close to Ansty include Abbotsford (2 miles south-east), Goddards Green (2 miles south), Hickstead (2 miles south-west), Jacob's Post (3 miles south-east) and World's End (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Ansty
The nearest railway station is Haywards Heath station, about 2.6 miles east. Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (2 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Conditions inside walls
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
Common roof problems in Ansty
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
The streets around a church such as St John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey will not cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will the report include photos?
Nearby places to Ansty
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Ansty
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Why get it checked now?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. Outbuildings and barns around Ansty 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.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.