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Barcombe Cross Chimney Survey
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Barcombe Cross? You can book a chimney survey in Barcombe Cross and across East Sussex.
- A chimney out of line
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Barcombe Cross questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Cooksbridge station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Barcombe Cross is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report follows by email.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
Do not ignore it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it is stable.
About our chimney survey in Barcombe Cross
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We look at everything that’s safely in view and what the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. Common reasons to book are cracked or missing flaunching and a stack that appears to lean, across lead flashings, chimney pots and cowls and flaunching.
Somewhere as small as Barcombe Cross, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Barcombe Cross (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What affects the price in Barcombe Cross
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What a chimney survey looks like in Barcombe Cross
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, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Glyndebourne, about 3.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Barcombe Cross goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to St Francis of Assisi: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building like Barcombe Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Cooksbridge station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Barcombe Cross is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Bookings from Barcombe Cross are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across East Sussex, we cover Barcombe Cross. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We work across BN8 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as High Street, Grange Road and Weald Close, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Barcombe (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south-east), Upper Wellingham (2 miles south-east) and Cooksbridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Barcombe Cross
In Barcombe Cross, that means homes and buildings near Royal Oak pub and Chailey School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cooksbridge station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Barcombe Cross include Malling Down and Offham Hill.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Barcombe Cross, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, useful for planning maintenance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each stack. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are often modest repairs when they’re caught early. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose and the job gets bigger. Outbuildings and barns around Barcombe Cross are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.