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Chimney survey in Binsted, West Sussex
We carry out chimney surveys in Binsted and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Signs that a stack is leaning
About our chimney survey in Binsted
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It is not a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. We will tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. We survey chimney breasts, lead flashings and shared and party-wall stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or missing flaunching and signs that a stack is leaning.
In a village or hamlet like Binsted, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Binsted (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Binsted
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. Loose pots can follow.
Look out for signs like these:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
For landlords with property near Ford station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Your questions about chimney surveys in Binsted
Can a landlord with a rental near Ford station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Binsted?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How much is a survey?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Binsted
Binsted lies within about 4 miles of the sea, 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Binsted is about 4 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover Binsted and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Binsted is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. There is also a page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: BN18. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Avisford (1 mile west), Walberton (1 mile west), Slindon Common (1 mile north-west), Slindon (2 miles north-west) and West Barnham (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Around Binsted
Around Binsted, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Philip Howard Catholic High School and the streets around them. Binsted’s nearest station is Ford station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arundel Castle (2.4 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel and Bignor Hill.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can frequently see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Older rural homes like those around Binsted can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- 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’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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What affects the price in Binsted
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
For a price for your roof in Binsted, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What a chimney survey does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings