West Sussex · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Findon, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in Findon, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- A chimney out of line
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
For unused flues, we check whether caps or cowls allow ventilation. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift in wind or pull out of their mortar joints. We photograph any we find that look loose or damaged.
About our chimney survey in Findon
Redundant chimneys are common, particularly where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed disused chimneys trapping moisture and damaged chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and chimney breasts alike.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Findon (BN14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Findon
Findon is within about 5 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 3.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Findon goes. 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, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St John the Baptist CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near West Worthing station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St John the Baptist: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Findon is about 3 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Findon is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Findon is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: BN14. Whether your property is on High Street, Southview Road and Summerfields or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover High Salvington (1 mile south), Cote (2 miles south), Durrington (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles south-west) and Patching (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles north), Worthing (3 miles south), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east).
What’s near Findon
In Findon, that means homes and buildings near The Old Village House Hotel. For rail, the closest station is West Worthing station, roughly 3.4 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Worthing Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (2.9 miles south). Open spaces near Findon include Chanctonbury Hill.
Towns and villages near Findon
What else we do in Findon
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere as small as Findon, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Findon
Most people never get a proper look at their chimney stacks. Defects tend to go unseen until there’s a stain. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. In a small place like Findon, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Findon
Do you cover smaller places like Findon?
Yes. Findon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Findon is listed?
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 can you see the top of the stack?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where it applies. We note anything we couldn’t see.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
How we price chimney surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.