West Sussex · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Crawley, West Sussex
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Crawley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Conditions inside walls
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
About our chimney survey in Crawley
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. A survey finds these problems and records them with photos. If you are worried about disused chimneys trapping moisture and worn or missing pointing, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and chimney breasts alike.
A place like Crawley has a large number of rented homes, and roofs are easy to forget between tenancies. A written record of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps landlords and agents plan work before a defect turns into a leak. It also gives you photographs to look back on. Small faults, such as a blocked gutter or loose flashing, are easy to miss until a tenant reports damp.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Crawley (RH10, RH11, RH12, RH6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey looks like in Crawley
Crawley was built as one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. On homes of that age, felt underlay, flat roofs, gutters and fixings may all be due attention. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Crawley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Crawley is about 27 miles south of London, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Crawley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our West Sussex coverage includes Crawley and the places around it.
Every address in RH10, RH11, RH12 and RH6 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Station Road, Queens Square and High Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A23 and A264, Crawley is simple for us to get to for chimney surveys. Other places close to Crawley include Southgate (1 mile south-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-east), West Green (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile east) and Langley Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west). Crawley is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex.
Near you in Crawley
We work in homes and buildings around Tilgate Park, St Wilfrid's Catholic School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School. Crawley has its own railway station: Crawley station. Nearby you will also find Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (within half a mile north-east). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.
When to book a survey in Crawley
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. Loose pots can follow.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- A chimney out of line
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Three Bridges Junior School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos.
How we price chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Towns and villages near Crawley
What else we do in Crawley
Crawley questions
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Crawley worth including?
Frequently, yes, so mention it when booking. Flat-roofed garages and porches are common in new towns like Crawley, and older felt coverings may be near the end of their life.
Can a landlord with a rental near Crawley station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
Do you cover Crawley for chimney surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Crawley included.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us as you book.
Useful tips for Crawley property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
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. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the chimney stack as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a commercial building or block in Crawley, roof access is agreed with whoever manages it before the visit. For homes, clear the way to the loft hatch and tell us about any leaks you know of. You then get a photo-illustrated written report.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.