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Chimney survey in Brook Street, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. Chimney surveys in Brook Street.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Chimney survey in Brook Street
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. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. Typical surveys look at bricks with flaking faces and redundant stacks capped without ventilation, on lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching.
In a village or hamlet like Brook Street, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. 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 frequently need the most attention.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Brook Street (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Brook Street 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.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What we cannot see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Brook Street
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Common questions in Brook Street
How do I find out if my home in Brook Street is listed?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Brook Street?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Chimney surveys around Brook Street
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 1.3 miles south lies Ockenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Brook Street has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Haywards Heath station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Brook Street is about 3 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Brook Street gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Brook Street is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for chimney surveys. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
All of RH17 is covered for chimney surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Whitemans Green (1 mile south), Cuckfield (1 mile south), Slough Green (1 mile west), Staplefield (2 miles north-west) and Balcombe (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (6 miles north), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Brook Street
Around Brook Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Warden Park School and Warden Park School and the streets around them. The closest station to Brook Street is Haywards Heath station, about 2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Cuckfield Museum (1.2 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (4.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
What we look for on each type of roof
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks often have soft lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
Every price we give includes VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it helps to know its condition first. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council, so check with them first. Outbuildings and barns around Brook Street are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Brook Street, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.