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Chimney survey in Chapel Row, East Sussex
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Chapel Row. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Chimney survey in Chapel Row: what you get
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it is worth knowing their condition before you exchange. On older stacks, we frequently find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and chimney pots and cowls, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps in the mortar around the pots and worn or missing pointing.
Older buildings in small places like Chapel Row may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Chapel Row (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Chapel Row: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Pevensey Bay station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Chapel Row?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: from ground level, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies. If part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so.
Do you cover Chapel Row for chimney surveys?
Yes. We carry out chimney surveys in Chapel Row.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
Why get it checked now?
Damp in a chimney breast usually gets worse while the cause is left. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Knowing whether it’s the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. Outbuildings and barns around Chapel Row are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Chapel Row, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photographs and a written report every time
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for chimney surveys in Chapel Row
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Chimney surveys around Chapel Row
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Chapel Row, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Pevensey Bay station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building such as Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. With Horselunges Manor about 3.4 miles west, the area around Chapel Row has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Chapel Row is about 3 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Roofs in Chapel Row get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover Chapel Row. There is also a page for Brighton.
Every address in BN27 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Flowers Green (1 mile south), Herstmonceux (1 mile north-west), Windmill Hill (1 mile east), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Chapel Row
Around Chapel Row, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Brewers' Arms Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Pevensey Bay station, about 4.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Amberstone Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (1.2 miles south-east).
What we do, 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 for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere as small as Chapel Row, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- 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
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Chapel Row. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Different roofs, different checks
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They crack with age, and we check them too.