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Chimney Survey in Dormans Park
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Dormans Park. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Dormans Park
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Saint Hill Manor, about 3.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Dormans Park. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark like St John the Evangelist, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Dormans Park is about 1 mile north of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Dormans Park as part of our work across London and the South East. Dormans Park is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for chimney surveys. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Surveys in RH19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on East Hill, Furzefield Chase and Hill Crest or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Dormans Park: Felcourt (1 mile north-west), Dormansland (1 mile north-east), East Grinstead (1 mile south), Lingfield (2 miles north) and Felbridge (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (8 miles west), Horsham (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (14 miles south), Broadfield (9 miles south-west) and Bewbush (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Dormans Park
We work in homes and buildings around Baldwins Hill Primary School and Imberhorne School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Dormans station, about 0.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (1 mile south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (1.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
Chimney survey in Dormans Park: what you get
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. Typical surveys look at cracked or missing flaunching and flashings pulling away from the stack, on lead flashings, flaunching and brick chimney stacks.
In a small place like Dormans Park, many roofs stand in the open, 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 frequently where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Dormans Park (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we look at what supports the stack. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. We record any we can see.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it’s on from the viewpoints we used.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. That helps stop damp building up inside.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Dormans Park, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
How we price chimney surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
FAQs for Dormans Park
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dormans Park?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Dormans station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where applicable. We note anything we couldn’t see.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Dormans Park
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.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Landlords with a home close to Dormans station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Is VAT included in the price?
Why act early in Dormans Park
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it’s doing. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent, so check with them first. Older cottages and farmhouses around Dormans Park can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.