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Furnace Wood Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Furnace Wood from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- A stack that appears to lean
Why it’s worth a survey now in Furnace Wood
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you know where you stand. For an older or listed building in a place like Furnace Wood, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Furnace Wood
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 98% of clients satisfied
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Chimney survey in Furnace Wood: what you get
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. 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 loft space. A survey finds these problems and records them with photos. If you are worried about lifted or split lead flashings and unused flues sealed without airflow, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Furnace Wood, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Furnace Wood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys in Furnace Wood: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Saint Hill Manor, about 3 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Furnace Wood goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Felbridge Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to East Grinstead station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Furnace Wood is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Furnace Wood, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. Our West Sussex coverage includes Furnace Wood. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Here we cover the RH19 postcode area for chimney surveys. You will find streets such as Lake View Road, Felcot Road and Furnace Farm Road. Other places close to Furnace Wood include Domewood (1 mile north-west), Snow Hill (1 mile west), Felbridge (1 mile east), Crawley Down (1 mile south) and Newchapel (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (7 miles south-west).
Around Furnace Wood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Imberhorne School. The closest station to Furnace Wood is East Grinstead station, about 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Effingham Park Motor Museum (0.9 miles west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (3.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Hedgecourt Lake.
What a chimney survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
Landlord and commercial surveys in Furnace Wood
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we look at what supports the stack. A structural engineer should confirm whether it is adequate.
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. We record any cracking and where it is.
Useful tips for Furnace Wood property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it’s on from the viewpoints we used.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. That helps stop damp building up inside.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older roofs in small places like Furnace Wood can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
Furnace Wood questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near East Grinstead station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Furnace Wood?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Furnace Wood?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.