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Chimney survey in Broomershill, West Sussex
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Broomershill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
About our chimney survey in Broomershill
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it’s safe. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. If you’ve noticed gaps in the mortar around the pots and flashings pulling away from the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Broomershill are 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Broomershill (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Broomershill
The wider area around Broomershill has a long history of building, with Old Place Manor about 1 mile west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mary's Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Broomershill is about 10 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Roofs in Broomershill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Broomershill. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
All of RH20 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Codmore Hill (1 mile north-west), Marehill (1 mile south-east), Nutbourne (1 mile south-east), North Heath (1 mile north) and Gay Street (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Broomershill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (4.4 miles west) and The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Broomershill includes The Mens.
When to book a survey in Broomershill
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. In time, the pots can become loose.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- When you will get the report
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we check what supports the stack. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would typically be. They tend to crack, so we check them closely.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Questions from Broomershill
Will you come out to Broomershill?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broomershill?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Broomershill?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. We inspect what can be seen safely and what you give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can raise it with them.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
There are a few common causes: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. We check each one and note the most likely cause.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Towns and villages near Broomershill
What else we do in Broomershill
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Hidden damage within the stack
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around Broomershill frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.