West Sussex · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Climping
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Climping, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Flaunching that has broken away
How a chimney survey works in Climping
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the roof space. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. Common reasons to book are spalled or crumbling bricks and damp on a chimney breast inside, on flaunching, lead flashings and brick chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Climping, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Climping (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Do you need a chimney survey in Climping?
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
Common reasons to book include:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
With Ecclesden Manor about 4.7 miles east, the area around Climping has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What happens on the day
The visit typically 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. In total, it takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Climping, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Local roofs in Climping
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Climping, where sea air brings more salt and stronger 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. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Landlords with a home close to Littlehampton station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Climping is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover Climping and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Climping is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for chimney surveys. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN17 postcode area for chimney surveys. Local streets include Church Lane, Horsemere Green Lane and Crookthorn Lane, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Climping, we cover Horsemere Green (1 mile west), Atherington (1 mile south), Ford (1 mile north), Wick (1 mile north-east) and Tortington (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
What’s near Climping
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Littlehampton Academy and The Black Horse Public House and the streets around them. Climping’s nearest station is Littlehampton station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (3 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3 miles east). The countryside around Climping includes WWT Arundel.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each stack. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Climping
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
FAQs for Climping
Can a landlord with a rental near Littlehampton station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Climping?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.