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Chimney survey in Bewbush, West Sussex
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- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Chimney survey in Bewbush
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it’s safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. Common reasons to book are flashings pulling away from the stack and staining on walls around the chimney, across flaunching, lead flashings and chimney pots and cowls.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Bewbush drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Bewbush (RH11, RH12, RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Do you need a chimney survey in Bewbush?
Years of fires can affect the mortar inside a stack. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which can make a stack lean.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Take an older house close to St Alban's: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which limits apply to the survey
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. A visit to Bewbush is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Why get it checked now?
Damp in a chimney breast normally gets worse while the cause is left. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Knowing whether it’s the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. Around Bewbush, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What a chimney survey looks like in Bewbush
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of Ifield station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Homes near green spaces such as Target Hill Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Bewbush is about 1 mile west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Bewbush is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Bewbush is one of the places in West Sussex where we work.
Here we cover the RH11, RH12 and RH10 postcode area for chimney surveys. Local streets include Eden Road, Byrd Road and Booth Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Gossops Green (1 mile north-east), Ifield (1 mile north-east), Ifieldwood (2 miles north), Lambs Green (2 miles north-west) and Rusper (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Horsham (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles south-west) and Roffey (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Bewbush
Typical jobs here are in homes near Target Hill Park, The Windmill pub and St Wilfrid's Catholic School and the streets around them. The closest station to Bewbush is Ifield station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and County Mall (1.6 miles east). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. The survey checks for cracking and gaps around each pot.
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack often shows where water is getting in. We record what we see with photographs.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Flue inspections or sweeping
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Common questions in Bewbush
Can a landlord with a rental near Ifield station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
My home in Bewbush has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it when you book. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We look from the ground, from windows and from the loft where it’s safe. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.