Chimney Survey in East Sussex

Chimney surveys across East Sussex: what to expect

Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the roof space. A survey finds these problems and records them with photos. We survey flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts, and the problems we are asked to look at most are a chimney out of line and gaps where the stack meets the roof.

We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks.

1. You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
2. We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
3. We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
4. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
5. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.

How our prices work

The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.

What you get with us

• Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
• Photos and a written report every time
• We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
• An independent view of the roof

Book a survey

Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.

Landmarks near Eastbourne

In Eastbourne, that means homes and buildings near St Andrew, Princes Park and Stafford Junior School, among other places. Nearby too are The King's Arms Public House (0.9 miles south-east), WMG Academy for Young Engineers (1.5 miles south-west) and Ratton School (1.1 miles west). Eastbourne’s nearest station is Hampden Park station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Pevensey Castle (3 miles north-east) and Royal Sussex Regimental Museum (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Combe Hill.

What a survey costs

Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:

• Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
• Basic, Standard or Premium
• The size of the roof
• The use of thermal imaging or a drone

To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.

Getting in touch

We will normally ask about:

• Anything about access we should know
• Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
• Where water is showing inside, if it is
• Any deadline, such as an exchange date

Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.