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Chimney survey in Burlow, East Sussex
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Burlow. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Flaunching that has broken away
Chimney survey in Burlow: what you get
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the roof space. A survey finds these problems and records them with photographs. We’re often asked to look into flaunching that has broken away and a stack that appears to lean, on shared and party-wall stacks, lead flashings and flaunching.
In a small place like Burlow, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Burlow (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Burlow
Horselunges Manor, about 2.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burlow. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Christ Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Burlow is about 4 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. In Burlow, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Burlow is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for chimney surveys. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the TN21 postcode area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Chiddingly Road and The Hedgerows or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Burlow: Horam (1 mile north-east), Gun Hill (1 mile south-west), Lions Green (1 mile north-west), Hale Green (1 mile south-west) and Vines Cross (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south).
Near you in Burlow
In Burlow, that means homes and buildings near The May Garland Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
FAQs for Burlow
Will you come out to Burlow?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Burlow is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It is worth having a leaning stack checked. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We inspect from wherever is safe: from ground level, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where it applies. We note anything we couldn’t see.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Look at your chimneys from ground level now and then, particularly after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
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What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Around Burlow, older homes can have small or awkward roof 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.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
To get a price for chimney surveys in Burlow, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a roofer. Around Burlow, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Burlow
Landlords, agents and building managers in Burlow and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.