Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Falmer, Brighton and Hove
Need a chimney survey in Falmer? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Mortar washing out of the joints
About our chimney survey in Falmer
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. 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. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed mortar washing out of the joints and damaged chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Falmer are 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.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Falmer (BN1)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Falmer
Will you come out to Falmer?
Yes, Falmer is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Falmer station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. We record its condition with photos, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Chimney surveys in Falmer: local notes
Falmer is within about 4 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Preston Manor & Gardens, about 3.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Falmer. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Lawrence, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Falmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Anywhere in Falmer, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Falmer is one of the towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover for chimney surveys.
Chimney surveys in BN1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Middle Street, Park Street and Mill Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Kingston near Lewes (2 miles east), Iford (3 miles east), Ovingdean (3 miles south), Rottingdean (3 miles south) and Roedean (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (5 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (4 miles south-west), Hanover (3 miles south-west) and West Hill (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Falmer
We work in homes and buildings around The Swan Inn, University of Sussex Library and Stanmer Park. Falmer has its own railway station: Falmer station. Other landmarks nearby include Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Lewes Castle (3.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Bevendean Down and Newmarket Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. The survey looks at whether the lead is tight, sound and well fixed.
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. It’s normally a modest repair when it’s caught early.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Rural addresses near Falmer can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common roof problems in Falmer
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People normally call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Worn or missing pointing
Landlords with a home close to Falmer station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their report turnaround times
Also in Falmer
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
For a price for your roof in Falmer, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
See our cost guide or two real surveys.