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Chimney survey in Catsfield, East Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in Catsfield, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Bricks with flaking faces
About our chimney survey in Catsfield
Redundant chimneys are common, particularly where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. 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. If you’ve noticed damp on a chimney breast inside and loose, cracked or missing pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and chimney pots and cowls alike.
Older buildings in small places like Catsfield may be 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Catsfield (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords and agents in Catsfield book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each stack. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, especially after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere like Catsfield needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Chimney surveys in Catsfield: local notes
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Catsfield, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Catsfield Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. With Durhamford Manor about 4.4 miles north-east, the area around Catsfield has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Catsfield is about 4 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Catsfield, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We survey roofs across TN33 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Church Road, Church Lane and Blacksmiths Lane. Catsfield sits on or near the B2204, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Catsfield: Ninfield (1 mile south-west), Watermill (2 miles south), Lunsford's Cross (2 miles south), Russell's Green (2 miles south-west) and Hooe Common (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (10 miles south-west).
Near you in Catsfield
In Catsfield, that means homes and buildings near Ashburnham Park, Claverham Community College and The White Hart Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Catsfield is Battle station, about 2.2 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Museum of Local History (2 miles north-east) and Bexhill Hospital (3.4 miles south). For a walk, there is Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Catsfield
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Catsfield, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Catsfield is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Do you cover smaller places like Catsfield?
Yes, Catsfield is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it’s safe. Where applicable, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
It can come from several places: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
Do not ignore it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Catsfield?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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.
Do you need a chimney survey in Catsfield?
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. Loose pots can follow.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- A stack that appears to lean
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Homes near green spaces such as Ashburnham Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
How we price chimney surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.