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Chimney survey in Crockerhill, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in Crockerhill.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Chimney survey in Crockerhill
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. We survey flaunching, brick chimney stacks and chimney pots and cowls, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are disused chimneys trapping moisture and worn or missing pointing.
Some older homes in villages like Crockerhill are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Crockerhill (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. Outbuildings and barns around Crockerhill are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
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Crockerhill: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Barnham station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Crockerhill is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. We check how it’s capped and its condition, so you can plan what to do with it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. 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 it applies.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Chimney surveys around Crockerhill
Goodwood House, about 2.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Crockerhill. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Tangmere Primary Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Crockerhill is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Roofs in Crockerhill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We cover every part of PO18 for chimney surveys. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in East Hampnett (1 mile south-west), Norton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south-east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Around Crockerhill
We work in homes and buildings around Ormiston Six Villages Academy and The Winterton Arms Public House and the streets around them. Crockerhill’s nearest station is Barnham station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles south) and Chichester Centre (3.7 miles west). Not far away are Levin Down.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They tend to crack, so we check them closely.
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. A structural engineer should confirm whether it is adequate.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Crockerhill
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
If you let a flat or house near Barnham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
How we price chimney surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere as small as Crockerhill, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.