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Chimney survey in Guestling Green, East Sussex
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Guestling Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Guestling Green, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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 the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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About our chimney survey in Guestling Green
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is frequently shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it and you can then discuss it with them. Everything is written up with photos and what we recommend. Common reasons to book are disused chimneys trapping moisture and damaged chimney pots and cowls, across chimney breasts, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings.
Some older homes in villages like Guestling Green are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like 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. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Guestling Green (TN35)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Guestling Green
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.
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FAQs for Guestling Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Three Oaks station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Guestling Green 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.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. For the flue, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Prices for chimney surveys in Guestling Green
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
For a price for your roof in Guestling Green, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Guestling Green
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Guestling Green, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you own a rental within reach of Three Oaks station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Guestling Green is about 4 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Guestling Green is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across East Sussex, we cover Guestling Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN35 for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Chapel Lane, Higham Gardens and Winchelsea Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Guestling Green include Guestling (1 mile south-west), Friar's Hill (1 mile south-east), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile south-west), Fairlight (1 mile south-east) and Pett (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Hastings (4 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-west), Belmont (3 miles south-west) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Around Guestling Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Buckswood School, The Hope Public House and The Hastings Academy and the streets around them. Guestling Green’s nearest station is Three Oaks station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Guestling Green include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What a chimney survey does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Hidden damage within the stack
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts