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Chimney Survey in Fisher
Chimney surveys in Fisher from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Cracked or missing flaunching
About our chimney survey in Fisher
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it’s safe. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. Common reasons to book are bricks with flaking faces and worn or missing pointing, across flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts.
Some older homes in villages like Fisher 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.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Fisher (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Towns and villages near Fisher
More services for Fisher
Fisher homes and their roofs
Fisher lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chichester High School For Girls, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark like St Leodegar's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Fisher is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Fisher is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Chimney surveys in PO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in South Mundham (1 mile east), Street End (1 mile south-west), Sidlesham Common (1 mile west), Sidlesham (2 miles south-west) and Nyetimber (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (3 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles north-west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
What’s near Fisher
Fisher’s nearest station is Chichester station, roughly 2.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3 miles north).
Why it’s worth a survey now in Fisher
Damp in a chimney breast normally gets worse while the cause is left. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Fisher
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fisher
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Fisher. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere as small as Fisher, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
What we cannot see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Conditions inside walls
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
Common questions in Fisher
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Fisher, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Can a landlord with a rental near Chichester station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows by email.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Is Fisher in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out chimney surveys in Fisher.