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Chimney Survey in Brooks Green
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Brooks Green. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Landlords, agents and block managers in Brooks Green
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Chimney survey in Brooks Green: what you get
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it is safe to reach. You get a report with photographs and our recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We survey flaunching, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings, and people most often book us about lifted or split lead flashings and signs that a stack is leaning.
In a village or hamlet like Brooks Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Brooks Green (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a chimney survey in Brooks Green
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. When flashings fail, water often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead is also a target for theft.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Landlords with a home close to Billingshurst station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking anyone
- Their insurance cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What experience they bring
Questions from Brooks Green
I let a flat near Billingshurst station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brooks Green?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you cover Brooks Green for chimney surveys?
Yes. We cover Brooks Green and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a chimney survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
Chimney surveys in Brooks Green: local notes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like Barns Green Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Brooks Green is about 5 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. In Brooks Green, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Brooks Green is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We cover every part of the RH13 postcode area for chimney surveys. Local streets include Trout Lane, Woodland Avenue and Emms Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Barns Green (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles east), Itchingfield (2 miles north), Tower Hill (3 miles north-east) and Maplehurst (4 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Brooks Green
Brooks Green’s nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Brooks Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Prices for chimney surveys in Brooks Green
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it is useful to know its condition first. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council and the council can advise. In a place like Brooks Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Photos and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.