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Chimney Survey in Didling
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Didling, with photos and a written report.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Chimney survey in Didling
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. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the loft space. A survey finds these problems and records them with photographs. We survey flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are pots or cowls that look unsafe and redundant stacks capped without ventilation.
In a small place like Didling, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Didling (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
Chimney surveys around Didling
The wider area around Didling has a long history of building, with Uppark about 3.7 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Didling is about 6 miles south-east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. If you’re in Didling, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our West Sussex coverage includes Didling and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across GU29 for chimney surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Ingrams Green (1 mile north), Elsted Marsh (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile north-west), Dumpford (2 miles north) and Trotton (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south), Emsworth (9 miles south-west), Portfield (9 miles south), Yapton (13 miles south-east) and East Wittering (14 miles south).
What’s near Didling
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Museum (3.5 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Iping and Stedham Commons and Levin Down.
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Didling, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- 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
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Common questions in Didling
Is Didling within the area you cover?
Yes. Didling is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Didling listed or in a conservation area?
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.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It’s worth having a leaning stack checked. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you need a chimney survey in Didling?
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Signs that a stack is leaning
If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Flaunching
The sloping mortar around the pots is called flaunching. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Didling
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching