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Chimney survey in Coneyhurst, West Sussex
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Coneyhurst and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- A chimney out of line
- Worn or missing pointing
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Photos help, if you have them. 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 email us.
Chimney survey in Coneyhurst: what you get
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We check whatever is safely visible and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. We survey flaunching, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings, and people most frequently book us about loose, cracked or missing pots and gaps where the stack meets the roof.
In a small place like Coneyhurst, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Where we can’t see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Coneyhurst (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
Why it’s worth a survey now in Coneyhurst
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. Outbuildings and barns around Coneyhurst are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Coneyhurst
- Photos and a written report every time
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the chimney stack as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Coneyhurst can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
Chimney surveys in Coneyhurst: local notes
Old Place Manor, about 4.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Coneyhurst. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like The Weald School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Coneyhurst is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Coneyhurst and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We work across RH14 for chimney surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Billingshurst (2 miles north-west), Five Oaks (3 miles north), Newpound Common (3 miles north-west), The Haven (4 miles north) and Slinfold (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Coneyhurst
For rail, the closest station is Billingshurst station, about 1.2 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Knepp Wildland.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
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Coneyhurst questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Coneyhurst?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Billingshurst station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
There are a few common causes: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
There is no single answer. We record how the stack is doing and whether it is capped with ventilation. If you’re thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
Do you need a chimney survey in Coneyhurst?
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
If you let a flat or house near Billingshurst station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the inside of the roof is included