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Chimney survey in Ebernoe, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. Chimney surveys in Ebernoe.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- A chimney out of line
Local roofs in Ebernoe
With Petworth House about 3.7 miles south, Ebernoe sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Ebernoe is about 13 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Ebernoe and the rest of West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Chimney surveys in GU28 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Northchapel (2 miles north-west), Lurgashall (2 miles west), Shillinglee (3 miles north), Lickfold (3 miles west) and Ramsnest Common (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south-east), Billingshurst (7 miles east), Roffey (14 miles east), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (12 miles east).
Near you in Ebernoe
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (5.3 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
Chimney survey in Ebernoe: what you get
If you’re buying a home with chimneys, it is worth knowing their condition before you exchange. On older stacks, we often find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. You get photos and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. Typical surveys look at mortar washing out of the joints and loose, cracked or missing pots, on brick chimney stacks, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Ebernoe, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Ebernoe (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What a chimney survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Ebernoe
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it’s useful to know its condition first. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council and the council can advise. Older and listed buildings around Ebernoe may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Ebernoe
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ebernoe?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Ebernoe?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. For the flue, you will need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What do you check on a chimney?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach. Everything is written up with photos.
How do I book a survey in Ebernoe?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Ebernoe, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
What affects the price in Ebernoe
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
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 tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Different roofs, different checks
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
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’s adequate.