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Church Norton Chimney Survey
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Church Norton? We carry out chimney surveys in Church Norton and across West Sussex.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Chimney survey in Church Norton
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it is not 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. We survey brick chimney stacks, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts, and people most often book us about damp patches on chimney breasts and flashings pulling away from the stack.
Some older homes in villages like Church Norton 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Church Norton (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Church Norton
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Why get it checked now?
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Knowing whether it’s the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Church Norton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Church Norton, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Chimney surveys around Church Norton
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Church Norton, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Landlords with a home close to Bognor Regis station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Anyone responsible for a site like The Academy will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church such as St Wilfrid's Chapel are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Church Norton is about 1 mile north-east of Selsey, in West Sussex. We visit Church Norton as part of our work across West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Church Norton. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Grange Lane and Rectory Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Selsey (1 mile south-west), Keynor Estate (2 miles north-west), Pagham (2 miles north-east), Sidlesham (2 miles north) and Nyetimber (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles north-east), Chichester (6 miles north), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles north-east).
Around Church Norton
Church Norton’s nearest station is Bognor Regis station, about 4.9 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Selsey Lifeboat Museum (1.5 miles south) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles north-east).
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
For a price for chimney surveys in Church Norton, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Church Norton
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Church Norton, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Church Norton is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bognor Regis station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. We check how it is capped and its condition, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We look at 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.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Church Norton
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks