West Sussex · London and the South East
Boxgrove Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Boxgrove and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- A chimney out of line
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older roofs in small places like Boxgrove can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part we can see is looked at: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Chimney survey in Boxgrove: what you get
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. Water may be getting in at the top through cracked flaunching or an uncapped pot, through the brickwork, or at the flashings. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. You then know where to start. We survey lead flashings, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts, and people most often book us about worn or missing pointing and flaunching that has broken away.
Older buildings in small places like Boxgrove may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Boxgrove (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.
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When to book a survey in Boxgrove
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which can make a stack lean.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Boxgrove: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chichester station?
Of course. 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 come out to Boxgrove?
Yes. Boxgrove is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. Where applicable, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us 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 roof space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Boxgrove
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as Goodwood House, about 1.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Boxgrove goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like Boxgrove CofE Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Boxgrove is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out chimney surveys in Boxgrove for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our West Sussex coverage includes Boxgrove. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Chimney surveys in PO18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on The Street, Priory Close and Kirkby Close and the roads around them. If you are just outside Boxgrove, we cover Halnaker (1 mile north), Tangmere (1 mile south), Strettington (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north-west) and Westerton (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Around Boxgrove
In Boxgrove, that means homes and buildings near Ormiston Six Villages Academy and The Winterton Arms Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, about 3.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Centre (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Levin Down.
Why get it checked now?
If you’re thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it helps to know its condition first. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent, so check with them first. In a small place like Boxgrove, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
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.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- Photographs and a written report every time
Prices for chimney surveys in Boxgrove
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.