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Chimney Survey in Dallington
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Dallington, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
How a chimney survey works in Dallington
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. Common reasons to book are redundant stacks capped without ventilation and a chimney out of line, on lead flashings, flaunching and chimney pots and cowls.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Dallington (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Dallington
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near Dallington can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
To get a price for chimney surveys in Dallington, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Chimney surveys around Dallington
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Bateman's, about 3.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Dallington. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Giles are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Dallington is about 7 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Dallington, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the TN21 postcode area for chimney surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Wood's Corner (1 mile east), Rushlake Green (2 miles west), Punnett's Town (2 miles north-west), Brownbread Street (3 miles south-east) and Burwash Common (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Dallington
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (less than half a mile west) and Hellingly Hospital (5.6 miles south-west).
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Dallington
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- A chimney out of line
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Mortar washing out of the joints
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Dallington Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Why act early in Dallington
If a stack seems to lean, do not leave it. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you know where you stand. Around Dallington, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Nearby places to Dallington
What else we do in Dallington
Dallington questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dallington?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Dallington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies. If part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.