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Chimney survey in Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex
Chimney surveys in Goring-by-Sea, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
About our chimney survey in Goring-by-Sea
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It’s not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. If you are worried about loose, cracked or missing pots and flashings pulling away from the stack, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared and party-wall stacks, lead flashings and brick chimney stacks alike.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Goring-by-Sea drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Goring-by-Sea (BN12, BN99, BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Chimney surveys around Goring-by-Sea
Goring-by-Sea lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live near a park such as Durrington Minature Railway, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. With Ecclesden Manor about 2.3 miles north-west, the area around Goring-by-Sea has a long history. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. Anyone responsible for a site like Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Goring-by-Sea is about 1 mile south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Goring-by-Sea is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is in our area too.
Here we cover the BN12, BN99 and BN13 postcode area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Sea Lane, Jupp's Lane and Goring Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Ferring (1 mile west), Hangleton (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles north) and West Kingston (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles east), Lancing (5 miles east), Rustington (4 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north).
Local landmarks in Goring-by-Sea
We work in homes and buildings around Durrington Minature Railway, Chatsmore Catholic High School and Worthing College. The closest station to Goring-by-Sea is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.6 miles north-east) and The Acre (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Goring-by-Sea includes Highdown Hill.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Homes around Goring-by-Sea often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Goring-by-Sea
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Landlords and agents in Goring-by-Sea book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Goring-by-Sea
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Goring-by-Sea?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
I let a flat near Goring-By-Sea station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you work in Goring-by-Sea?
Yes, we do. Goring-by-Sea is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Goring-by-Sea?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey changes by roof type
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks often have soft lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the chimney stack, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Goring-by-Sea
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks