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East Hoathly Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in East Hoathly from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
About our chimney survey in East Hoathly
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. Water may be getting in at the top through cracked flaunching or an uncapped pot, through the brickwork, or at the flashings. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. We check each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. Common reasons to book are lifted or split lead flashings and mortar washing out of the joints, across brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and shared and party-wall stacks.
Older buildings in small places like East Hoathly may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- East Hoathly (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for East Hoathly property owners
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in East Hoathly
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
Why it is worth a survey now in East Hoathly
Cracked flaunching and worn pointing are often modest repairs when they’re caught early. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose, and the work grows. Around East Hoathly, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in East Hoathly
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. For a village or hamlet like East Hoathly, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
For a price for chimney surveys in East Hoathly, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Chimney surveys in East Hoathly: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Horselunges Manor about 4.6 miles south-east, East Hoathly sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building like East Hoathly CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For landlords with property near Uckfield station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
East Hoathly is about 4 miles south-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. East Hoathly gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
All of BN8 is covered for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Rectory Close, all of which we cover. Other places close to East Hoathly include Halland (1 mile west), Whitesmith (1 mile south), Chiddingly (2 miles south-east), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (9 miles north).
What’s near East Hoathly
Typical jobs here are in homes near Foresters Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Uckfield station, about 4.2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (3.2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Selwyns Wood.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Landlords and agents in East Hoathly book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photographs.
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FAQs for East Hoathly
Do you cover smaller places like East Hoathly?
Yes, East Hoathly is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
I let a flat near Uckfield station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
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 decide with a builder what to do.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.