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Chimney survey in Burwash Weald, East Sussex
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Burwash Weald, with photographs and a written report.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- A stack that appears to lean
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Burwash Weald
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it is worth knowing their condition before you exchange. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. If you’ve noticed flashings pulling away from the stack and unused flues sealed without airflow, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Burwash Weald 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Burwash Weald (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Burwash Weald
Can a landlord with a rental near Stonegate station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burwash Weald?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How much is a survey?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. It isn’t a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We look at the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Chimney surveys around Burwash Weald
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Bateman's, about 0.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burwash Weald. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you live in an older home near St Philip's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Stonegate station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Burwash Weald is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Burwash Weald and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our East Sussex coverage includes Burwash Weald. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the TN19 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Main roads around Burwash Weald include the A265, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Burwash Common (1 mile west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Wood's Corner (3 miles south), Punnett's Town (3 miles south-west) and Dallington (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Burwash Weald
We work in homes and buildings around The Wheel Inn. Burwash Weald’s nearest station is Stonegate station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Old Castle (2.8 miles south).
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Why act early in Burwash Weald
If a stack seems to lean, do not leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. Around Burwash Weald, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They tend to crack, so we check them closely.
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We record their condition with photos.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Burwash Weald can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the chimney stack, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Whether the flue is safe to use
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.