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Chimney Survey in Barnham
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching around Barnham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
About our chimney survey in Barnham
If a chimney looks out of line, it’s worth getting it checked. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, frequently after years of flue gases and damp. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. We survey chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and shared and party-wall stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are worn or missing pointing and signs that a stack is leaning.
In a small place like Barnham, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Barnham (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Barnham
Do you cover smaller places like Barnham?
Yes, Barnham is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
I let a flat near Barnham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
It is worth having a leaning stack checked. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Barnham can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Barnham
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Barnham
Damp in a chimney breast typically gets worse while the cause is left. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. Older and listed buildings around Barnham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Barnham, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What a chimney survey looks like in Barnham
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Barnham, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Take a building like Barnham Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Barnham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Barnham is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We cover Barnham and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Barnham. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We work across the PO22 postcode area for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Garden Crescent, Dollery Road and Goodacres and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include West Barnham (1 mile north-west), Walberton (1 mile north-east), Yapton (1 mile south-east), Eastergate (1 mile north-west) and Lidsey (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Barnham
We work in homes and buildings around The Murrell Arms and St Philip Howard Catholic High School and the streets around them. Barnham has its own railway station: Barnham station. Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-west) and Tote Copse Castle (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Barnham include WWT Arundel.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each stack. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.