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Chimney survey in East Lavington, West Sussex
Chimney surveys around East Lavington, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in East Lavington
A damp patch on a chimney breast does not always come from the same place. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. We look at each possibility and record what we find. You then know where to start. We survey chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are damp patches on chimney breasts and eroded joints in the brickwork.
Older buildings in small places like East Lavington 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.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- East Lavington (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a chimney survey in East Lavington?
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. That can lead to damp patches on chimney breasts, even with the roof in good order.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- A stack that appears to lean
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Peter, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
FAQs for East Lavington
Do you carry out roof surveys in East Lavington?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in East Lavington listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Damp on a chimney breast normally means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped, and record what we find.
What does a chimney survey cover?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
It’s worth having a leaning stack checked. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each stack. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. A structural engineer should confirm whether it is adequate.
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. We record any cracking and where it is.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like East Lavington, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What a chimney survey looks like in East Lavington
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as Bignor Roman Villa, about 2.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around East Lavington goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Graffham CofE Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
East Lavington is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in East Lavington can all book chimney surveys. East Lavington is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for chimney surveys. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: GU28. Close by, we survey roofs in Duncton (1 mile north-east), Graffham (1 mile north-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east) and Selham (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (14 miles south-west).
What’s near East Lavington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Parish Church of St Giles. Nearby you’ll also find Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.6 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Conditions inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls