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Folkington Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Folkington and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Staining on walls around the chimney
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere like Folkington needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Chimney survey in Folkington: what you get
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the roof space. A survey finds these problems and records them with photos. If you are worried about redundant stacks capped without ventilation and gaps in the mortar around the pots, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Folkington, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Folkington (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Folkington
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Folkington, 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Alfriston Clergy House, about 2.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Folkington. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Willingdon Community School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Polegate station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Folkington is about 4 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We carry out chimney surveys in Folkington for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in BN26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Folkington include Filching (1 mile south-east), Wannock (1 mile east), Lower Willingdon (2 miles east), Polegate (2 miles east) and Willingdon (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (4 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north-east) and St Leonards (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Folkington
For rail, the closest station is Polegate station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Filching Manor And Motor Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
What we are asked to look at in Folkington
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- A stack that appears to lean
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of Saint Peter, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Folkington questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Polegate station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
How do I find out if my home in Folkington is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. It is not a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The report follows by email.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Usually it is water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped and records the likely cause.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
For unused flues, we check whether caps or cowls allow ventilation. Poor capping can lead to damp inside the stack.
Flaunching
We frequently find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. Caught early, it’s frequently a small job.
Why act early in Folkington
If you’re thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it helps to know its condition first. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent and the council can advise. Older and listed buildings around Folkington may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
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What else we do in Folkington
Prices for chimney surveys in Folkington
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.