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Chimney survey in Flansham, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in Flansham, with photos and a clear written report.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. For a village or hamlet like Flansham, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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 photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
For a price for chimney surveys in Flansham, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Chimney survey in Flansham: what you get
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it is safe to reach. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. Typical surveys look at bricks with flaking faces and damp patches on chimney breasts, across brick chimney stacks, flaunching and chimney pots and cowls.
In a small place like Flansham, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Flansham (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each stack. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
Common roof problems in Flansham
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are often fixed to chimneys. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What experience they bring
- Whether you get a written report with photos
FAQs for Flansham
I let a flat near Barnham station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Flansham, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Flansham is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it’s safe. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where it applies. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
What we look for on each type of roof
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, frequently with a cowl or cap on top. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
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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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Flansham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Flansham
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What a chimney survey does not cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
Local roofs in Flansham
Flansham is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. 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.
Take a building like Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Trees in and around The Brooks Local Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Flansham is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Flansham and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our West Sussex coverage includes Flansham and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Chimney surveys in PO22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Bilsham (1 mile east), Lidsey (2 miles north-west), Shripney (2 miles west), Yapton (2 miles north-east) and Barnham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (11 miles east), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east), Lancing (14 miles east) and Emsworth (13 miles west).
What’s near Flansham
In Flansham, that means homes and buildings near Felpham Community College and The Brooks Local Nature Reserve. The closest station to Flansham is Barnham station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tote Copse Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.3 miles south-west).