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Chimney survey in Broad Oak, East Sussex
Independent chimney surveys in Broad Oak. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- A chimney out of line
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Lifted or split lead flashings
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Broad Oak. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Chimney survey in Broad Oak
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. For the flue itself, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. We survey flaunching, chimney breasts and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are staining on walls around the chimney and mortar washing out of the joints.
Somewhere as small as Broad Oak, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Broad Oak (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys in Broad Oak: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Bateman's, about 4.2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Broad Oak goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Ebenezer Chapel, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building such as Broad Oak Community Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Broad Oak is about 7 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Broad Oak is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Broad Oak is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We cover every part of the TN21 postcode area for chimney surveys. Local streets include Halley Road, Burwash Road and Highview Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Cade Street (1 mile south-west), Old Heathfield (1 mile south), Heathfield (2 miles south-west), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-west) and Maynard's Green (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Broad Oak
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Heathfield Community College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Stonegate station, about 4.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Old Castle (3.7 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Broad Oak include Selwyns Wood.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Common questions in Broad Oak
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Stonegate station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is Broad Oak within the area you cover?
Yes, Broad Oak is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What happens if roof problems are left?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. Older cottages and farmhouses around Broad Oak can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Broad Oak
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent view of the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Do you need a chimney survey in Broad Oak?
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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
If you let a flat or house near Stonegate station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What insurance they carry
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The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older roofs in small places like Broad Oak can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. We record what we see with photographs.