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Chimney survey in Bosham Hoe, West Sussex
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Bosham Hoe, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- A chimney out of line
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Bosham Hoe, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
About our chimney survey in Bosham Hoe
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. We look at each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. Common reasons to book are flashings pulling away from the stack and unused flues sealed without airflow, across flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney pots and cowls.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
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.
- Location
- Bosham Hoe (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a chimney survey in Bosham Hoe
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are often fixed to chimneys. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Why act early in Bosham Hoe
If a stack seems to lean, do not leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you can decide what to do next. In a place like Bosham Hoe, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the chimney stack, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
What affects the price in Bosham Hoe
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
What a chimney survey looks like in Bosham Hoe
Bosham Hoe is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Bosham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Bosham Hoe is about 3 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. In Bosham Hoe, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Bosham Hoe is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for chimney surveys. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
All of PO18 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Hoe Lane and Smuggler's Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Bosham (1 mile north), West Itchenor (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north-west) and Apuldram (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Bosham Hoe
The closest station to Bosham Hoe is Bosham station, about 1.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (3.1 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Nutborne Marshes.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
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FAQs for Bosham Hoe
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Bosham Hoe?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Can a landlord with a rental near Bosham station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
It can come from several places: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. We check each one and note the most likely cause.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.