West Sussex · London and the South East
Bepton Common Chimney Survey
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Bepton Common, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
How a chimney survey works in Bepton Common
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it’s worth knowing their condition before you exchange. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. You get photographs and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. Typical surveys look at unused flues sealed without airflow and lifted or split lead flashings, across lead flashings, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks.
In a small place like Bepton Common, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Bepton Common (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a hamlet or village like Bepton Common, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at 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 photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
What affects the price in Bepton Common
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.
Nearby places to Bepton Common
Also in Bepton Common
What a chimney survey looks like in Bepton Common
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Cowdray House, about 1.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bepton Common. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Midhurst CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Bepton Common is about 8 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Bepton Common is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Bepton Common is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for chimney surveys. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: GU29. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Bepton Road and Severals Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Bepton Common include Midhurst (1 mile north-east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south-east), Minsted (1 mile west), West Lavington (1 mile east) and Stedham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (14 miles east) and Billingshurst (14 miles east).
Around Bepton Common
In Bepton Common, that means homes and buildings near St Margaret's Convent, The Royal Oak Public House and Midhurst Rother College. Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Midhurst Museum (1 mile north-east). For a walk, there is Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Bepton Common: your questions answered
Is Bepton Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Bepton Common is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Bepton Common is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Bepton Common?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Why it is worth a survey now in Bepton Common
If you are buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Bepton Common
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Conditions inside walls
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls