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Chimney survey in Bodle Street Green, East Sussex
Chimney surveys in Bodle Street Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching that has broken away
Chimney survey in Bodle Street Green: what you get
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. Typical surveys look at spalled or crumbling bricks and loose, cracked or missing pots, on chimney breasts, brick chimney stacks and flaunching.
In a village or hamlet like Bodle Street Green, 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 often need the most attention.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Bodle Street Green (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. In a small place like Bodle Street Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Questions from Bodle Street Green
Do you cover smaller places like Bodle Street Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is my home in Bodle Street Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
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 loft space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, often with a cowl or cap on top. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
The survey, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older rural homes like those around Bodle Street Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Towns and villages near Bodle Street Green
Other services in Bodle Street Green
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
Local roofs in Bodle Street Green
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 4.6 miles west lies Horselunges Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Bodle Street Green has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
The streets around a church such as St John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Bodle Street Green is about 5 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Bodle Street Green is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the BN27 postcode area for chimney surveys. You’ll find streets such as North Road, Prinkle Lane and Chilsham Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Trolliloes (1 mile west), Brownbread Street (2 miles east), The Pound (2 miles east), Ashburnham (2 miles east) and Dallington (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south-west), Lewes (15 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Bodle Street Green
Well-known places in the area include Amberstone Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2.6 miles south).
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.