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Chimney survey in Crowhurst, East Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Crowhurst. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- A stack that appears to lean
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
How a chimney survey works in Crowhurst
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it’s worth knowing their condition before you exchange. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. We survey brick chimney stacks, flaunching and lead flashings, and people most frequently book us about pots or cowls that look unsafe and flaunching that has broken away.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Crowhurst (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Crowhurst
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crowhurst?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Crowhurst?
Yes. Crowhurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Damp on a chimney breast usually means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping, and record what we find.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Crowhurst, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Local roofs in Crowhurst
Crowhurst is within about 4 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. About 3.8 miles north lies Durhamford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Crowhurst has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Crowhurst station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Crowhurst CofE Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Crowhurst is about 3 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. In Crowhurst, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Crowhurst is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for chimney surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN33 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Station Road, Craig Close and Old Forewood Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Crowhurst include Green Street (1 mile south-east), Hollington (2 miles south-east), Baldslow (2 miles east), Silverhill (3 miles south-east) and Bulverhythe (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-east), Polegate (12 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Crowhurst
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough Inn and Claverham Community College and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Crowhurst itself: Crowhurst station. Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Bexhill Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you contact us
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What we are asked to look at in Crowhurst
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. People typically call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St George, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Why get it checked now?
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it’s doing. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council and the council can advise. Outbuildings and barns around Crowhurst are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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 it applies.