West Sussex · London and the South East
Bepton Chimney Survey
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Bepton, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
How a chimney survey works in Bepton
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it is not used, a stack has to stay weathertight. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. Typical surveys look at disused chimneys trapping moisture and damp patches on chimney breasts, on chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and brick chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Bepton, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Bepton (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Bepton homes and their roofs
With Cowdray House about 2.7 miles north-east, Bepton sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Bepton is about 8 miles south-east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Bepton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Bepton is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: GU29. Streets in the area include Bepton Road and Bugshill Lane. Other places close to Bepton include Cocking (1 mile south-east), Bepton Common (2 miles north-east), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-east), Minsted (2 miles north) and Heyshott Green (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (10 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (14 miles east).
Near you in Bepton
Nearby you will also find Lodsworth Castle (4.8 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles north-east). Not far away are Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Why get it checked now?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. In a place like Bepton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Bepton
Do you cover smaller places like Bepton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bepton?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Bepton is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I book a survey in Bepton?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. We check the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it, so you can discuss it with them.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. For a village or hamlet like Bepton, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Bepton
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
Nearby places to Bepton
What else we do in Bepton
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it’s on, as far as we could see.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.