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Chimney Survey in Chuck Hatch
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Chuck Hatch, with photos and a written report.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Bricks with flaking faces
Chimney survey in Chuck Hatch
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. Typical surveys look at flaunching that has broken away and damp on a chimney breast inside, on lead flashings, brick chimney stacks and chimney pots and cowls.
Some older homes in villages like Chuck Hatch 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Chuck Hatch (TN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys around Chuck Hatch
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Bassetts Manor, about 2.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chuck Hatch. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Chuck Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Chuck Hatch and the surrounding area. Chuck Hatch is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for chimney surveys. There is also a page for Crawley.
Every address in TN7 is covered for chimney surveys. If you are just outside Chuck Hatch, we cover Friar's Gate (1 mile east), Marden's Hill (2 miles east), Mott's Mill (3 miles east), Sweethaws (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (10 miles south-east), Southover (15 miles south) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Chuck Hatch
Chuck Hatch’s nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 4 miles north-east. A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Crowborough Country Park.
Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Hidden damage within the stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Chuck Hatch
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Do you need a chimney survey in Chuck Hatch?
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- A stack that appears to lean
If you own a rental within reach of Ashurst Kent station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Nearby places to Chuck Hatch
What else we do in Chuck Hatch
How we price chimney surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Common questions in Chuck Hatch
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chuck Hatch?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Ashurst Kent station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We check the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it and you can raise it with them.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it’s on from the viewpoints we used.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
Why act early in Chuck Hatch
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Outbuildings and barns around Chuck Hatch are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Chuck Hatch
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Chuck Hatch can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.