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Chimney survey in Elsted Marsh, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in Elsted Marsh.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Chimney survey in Elsted Marsh: what you get
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it’s safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We survey chimney breasts, lead flashings and chimney pots and cowls, and common reasons people get in touch are worn or missing pointing and damaged chimney pots and cowls.
Older buildings in small places like Elsted Marsh may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Elsted Marsh (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Elsted Marsh, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
To get a price for chimney surveys in Elsted Marsh, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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How we price chimney surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Elsted Marsh
Cowdray House, about 3.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Elsted Marsh. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Elsted Marsh is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We carry out chimney surveys in Elsted Marsh for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across GU29 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Elsted Marsh, we cover Ingrams Green (1 mile east), Dumpford (1 mile north), Trotton (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile south-west) and Didling (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (14 miles south-east), Chichester (10 miles south), Emsworth (10 miles south-west), Portfield (10 miles south), Yapton (14 miles south-east) and East Wittering (15 miles south).
Around Elsted Marsh
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Keeper's Arms Public House, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (3.2 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Elsted Marsh include Iping and Stedham Commons.
Questions from Elsted Marsh
Do you cover smaller places like Elsted Marsh?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Elsted Marsh?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Elsted Marsh?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Flaunching
We often find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. It’s typically a modest repair when it’s caught early.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
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. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Look at your chimneys from ground level now and then, especially after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Elsted Marsh
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
What we are asked to look at in Elsted Marsh
Lots of homes have redundant stacks. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
Problems we come across often include:
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Flaunching that has broken away
- A chimney out of line
- Mortar washing out of the joints
The streets around a church such as St George's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their report turnaround times