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Chimney survey in Five Ash Down, East Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Five Ash Down. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack often shows where water is getting in. What we find is photographed and described.
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Five Ash Down
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. We look at each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. We survey flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts, and the problems we are asked to look at most are redundant stacks capped without ventilation and staining on walls around the chimney.
Some older homes in villages like Five Ash Down are 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Five Ash Down (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Five Ash Down
What else we do in Five Ash Down
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Five Ash Down needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
To get a price for chimney surveys in Five Ash Down, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
Why act early in Five Ash Down
Most people never get a close look at their chimney stacks. Problems often go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Older cottages and farmhouses around Five Ash Down can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Five Ash Down
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What a chimney survey looks like in Five Ash Down
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. 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 such as Buxted CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near Five Ash Down Independent Chapel, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Buxted station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Five Ash Down is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Five Ash Down can all book chimney surveys. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Chimney surveys in TN22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Ashengate Way, Flaxen Fields and Olives Pit Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include High Hurstwood (1 mile north-east), Fairwarp (1 mile north), Sweethaws (3 miles north-east), Crowborough (4 miles north-east) and Jarvis Brook (5 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Newhaven (14 miles south), Peacehaven (15 miles south) and Telscombe (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Five Ash Down
Typical jobs here are in homes near Uckfield College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Buxted station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. A little further out are Tickerage Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.4 miles south). For a walk, there is Brickfield Meadow.
How we price chimney surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Five Ash Down: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Buxted station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Five Ash Down?
Yes, Five Ash Down is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How do I book a survey in Five Ash Down?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.