West Sussex · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in East Worthing
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in East Worthing, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
About our chimney survey in East Worthing
If a chimney looks out of line, it’s worth getting it checked. 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. Typical surveys look at frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and worn or missing pointing, on lead flashings, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks.
In a smaller place like East Worthing, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- East Worthing (BN11, BN14, BN15)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a smaller place like East Worthing, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- 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.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What a chimney survey looks like in East Worthing
East Worthing is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark such as St George's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Living close to Beach House Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you let a flat or house near East Worthing station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
East Worthing is about 2 miles south-west of Lancing, in West Sussex. East Worthing gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. East Worthing is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Brighton is in our area too.
Here we cover the BN11, BN14 and BN15 postcode area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Ham Road, Eldon Road and Ophir Road. If you are just outside East Worthing, we cover Sompting (1 mile north), Broadwater (1 mile north-west), Lancing (2 miles north-east), Offington (2 miles north-west) and Worthing (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (8 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles north-east), Rustington (7 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
Near you in East Worthing
Around East Worthing, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Half Brick pub and Beach House Park and the streets around them. East Worthing’s nearest station is East Worthing station, roughly 0.6 miles north. A little further out are Old Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Worthing include Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- 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. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Towns and villages near East Worthing
Other services in East Worthing
How the survey changes by roof type
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. Caught early, it’s frequently a small job.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. We record what we see with photographs.
Prices for chimney surveys in East Worthing
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. 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.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
Your questions about chimney surveys in East Worthing
Is the coastal weather around East Worthing hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you come out to East Worthing?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
There are a few common causes: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The written report follows by email.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.