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Chimney survey in Fishbourne, West Sussex
Chimney surveys around Fishbourne, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Bricks with flaking faces
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We record their condition with photos.
Rendered stacks
We can’t see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report says what can and can’t be judged.
How a chimney survey works in Fishbourne
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. If you are worried about pots or cowls that look unsafe and flaunching that has broken away, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Fishbourne, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Fishbourne (PO19, PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Being in a smaller place like Fishbourne doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Chimney surveys around Fishbourne
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Fishbourne, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Fishbourne CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you let a flat or house near Fishbourne station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Fishbourne is about 1 mile west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Fishbourne is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Fishbourne is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO19 and PO18 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Creek End, Palatine Gardens and Claver Gardens or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Fishbourne, we cover Apuldram (1 mile south), Broadbridge (2 miles west), Bosham (2 miles west), East Ashling (2 miles north-west) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles east).
Near you in Fishbourne
We work in homes and buildings around Central C of E Junior School and Bishop Luffa School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Fishbourne itself: Fishbourne station. Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (1.6 miles east) and St Richard's Hospital (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Fishbourne includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fishbourne
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. In an older home around Fishbourne, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fishbourne
- Package prices that include VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
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Your questions about chimney surveys in Fishbourne
How do I find out if my home in Fishbourne is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Fishbourne station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We check the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it, so you can discuss it with them.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How we price chimney surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.