West Sussex · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Broomer's Corner
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Broomer's Corner and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Worn or missing pointing
About our chimney survey in Broomer's Corner
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. A disused stack still needs looking after. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. Typical surveys look at signs that a stack is leaning and disused chimneys trapping moisture, on chimney breasts, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Broomer's Corner, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Broomer's Corner (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Broomer's Corner
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Rural addresses near Broomer's Corner can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Roof by roof
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we check what supports the stack. A structural engineer should confirm whether it’s adequate.
Broomer's Corner homes and their roofs
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For landlords with property near Billingshurst station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Mission Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Broomer's Corner is about 7 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We visit Broomer's Corner as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Crawley.
All of RH13 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Saucelands Lane, Sincox Lane and Hooklands Lane. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Whitehall (1 mile east), Shipley (1 mile north-east), Dragons Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles south-east) and Ashington (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Around Broomer's Corner
For rail, the closest station is Billingshurst station, about 3.4 miles north-west. Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
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Common roof problems in Broomer's Corner
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.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Take a building like William Penn School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Broomer's Corner: your questions answered
Is my home in Broomer's Corner listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Broomer's Corner?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Broomer's Corner?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What affects the price in Broomer's Corner
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why act early in Broomer's Corner
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are often modest repairs when they’re caught early. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose and the job gets bigger. In a small place like Broomer's Corner, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.