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Bognor Regis Chimney Survey
Independent chimney surveys in Bognor Regis. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Chimney survey in Bognor Regis
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. We survey lead flashings, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and staining on walls around the chimney.
In a place the size of Bognor Regis, street trees and gardens shed leaves into gutters every autumn, and once a gutter blocks, water spills down the wall. Hidden valley and parapet gutters can overflow into the house itself. Water from one part of a roof often ends up showing somewhere else entirely. Late autumn, once the leaves are down, is a sensible time to check gutters and outlets.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Bognor Regis (PO21, PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Bognor Regis
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Living close to West Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their report turnaround times
- What happens after the report arrives
Chimney surveys in Bognor Regis: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Bognor Regis, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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.
Take a building like The Regis School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Bognor Regis station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Bognor Regis is in West Sussex. Roofs in Bognor Regis get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Bognor Regis and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO21 and PO22 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Station Road, London Road and Manet Square. With the A29 and A259 close by, Bognor Regis is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Bognor Regis include South Bersted (1 mile north-east), Aldwick (1 mile south-west), Felpham (1 mile east), Shripney (2 miles north-east) and Lagness (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east), Emsworth (12 miles west) and Rustington (8 miles east). Bognor Regis is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex.
What’s near Bognor Regis
In Bognor Regis, that means homes and buildings near Norfolk Hotel, Southway Primary School and West Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bognor Regis station, about 0.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles east) and Tote Copse Castle (3.1 miles north).
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damp in a chimney breast usually gets worse while the cause is left. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. For a shop, office or block in Bognor Regis, a roof leak can mean closed rooms, damaged stock or unhappy residents. Planned work is far easier to manage than an emergency.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- A photo-illustrated written report
How we price chimney surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
For a price for your roof in Bognor Regis, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Questions from Bognor Regis
How do I find out if my home in Bognor Regis is listed?
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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bognor Regis station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you cover Bognor Regis for chimney surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Bognor Regis included.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In busier parts of Bognor Regis, parking can be tight, so tell us about driveways, permits or nearby car parks, and for flats, mention stairs, lifts and shared entrances. On the day, we look at the roof from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe, with the drone where it applies.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.