Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Bevendean, Brighton and Hove
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Bevendean from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Cracked or missing flaunching
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Bevendean is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Chimney survey in Bevendean: what you get
Redundant chimneys are common, particularly where fires have been replaced by central heating. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed a stack that appears to lean and lifted or split lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Bevendean, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Bevendean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys in Bevendean: local notes
Bevendean is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bevendean Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Trees in and around Whitehawk Hill shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Bevendean is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We cover Bevendean and the rest of Brighton and Hove, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover Bevendean.
Chimney surveys in BN2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Baden Road, The Avenue and Manton Road. If you’re just outside Bevendean, we cover Moulsecoomb (1 mile north-west), Whitehawk (1 mile south), Hollingdean (1 mile west), Brighton (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Brunswick (3 miles south-west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Hangleton (4 miles west) and Patcham (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Bevendean
Around Bevendean, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bevy pub, Brighton Aldridge Community Academy and Whitehawk Hill. For rail, the closest station is Moulsecoomb station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Square (2.3 miles south-west) and Brighton General Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Newmarket Hill and Bevendean Down.
Prices for chimney surveys in Bevendean
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Bevendean
Most people never get a careful look at their chimney stacks. Problems often go unnoticed until damp appears inside. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. Arranging work in a smaller place like Bevendean is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Your questions about chimney surveys in Bevendean
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bevendean?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Bevendean within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What do you check on a chimney?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
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Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. We use plain English and a photo for each defect, so it’s easy to follow.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, particularly after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Do you need a chimney survey in Bevendean?
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- A chimney out of line
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
For landlords with property near Moulsecoomb station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof