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Carlton Hill Chimney Survey
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Carlton Hill and across Brighton and Hove, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- A chimney out of line
- Worn or missing pointing
Landlord and commercial surveys in Carlton Hill
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Chimney survey in Carlton Hill: what you get
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. Typical surveys look at gaps where the stack meets the roof and damaged chimney pots and cowls, across lead flashings, flaunching and brick chimney stacks.
In a smaller place like Carlton Hill, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Where we can’t see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Carlton Hill (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Carlton Hill
When to book a survey in Carlton Hill
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People normally call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Homes near green spaces such as Queen's Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a smaller place like Carlton Hill, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
FAQs for Carlton Hill
How do I find out if my home in Carlton Hill is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Carlton Hill?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The whole stack, as far as it can be seen safely: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
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.
Local roofs in Carlton Hill
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Carlton Hill, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Royal Pavilion, about 0.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Carlton Hill. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. Shop and office owners around Churchill Square may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Carlton Hill is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. From houses to flats and shops in Carlton Hill, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Carlton Hill is one of the places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Surveys in BN2, BN1 and BN50 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on New Road, North Road and Brills Lane. Carlton Hill sits on or near the A259, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Carlton Hill: Hanover (1 mile north), Brighton (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile north-west), Kemptown (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Westdene (3 miles north-west) and Saltdean (4 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Brighton and Hove, Carlton Hill has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Carlton Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Devonshire Arms, Queen's Park and Academy of Creative Training. The nearest railway station is Brighton station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
Why get it checked now?
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is usually a modest job. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose, and the work grows. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Carlton Hill, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Carlton Hill
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Useful tips for Carlton Hill property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. It shows what we found and where from the viewpoints we used.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Conditions inside walls
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls