East Sussex · London and the South East
Hale Green Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching around Hale Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- A chimney out of line
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Hale Green homes and their roofs
About 2.4 miles south-east lies Horselunges Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Hale Green has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chiddingly Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Hale Green is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We carry out chimney surveys in Hale Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across East Sussex, we cover Hale Green. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Hale Green include Gun Hill (1 mile east), Muddles Green (1 mile south-west), Burlow (1 mile north-east), Lions Green (2 miles north) and Horam (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
What’s near Hale Green
Around Hale Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Six Bells Public House. Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.7 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (2.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hale Green include Selwyns Wood.
How a chimney survey works in Hale Green
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. You then know where to start. Common reasons to book are gaps in the mortar around the pots and damp on a chimney breast inside, across brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and flaunching.
Some older homes in villages like Hale Green are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Where we can’t see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Hale Green (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Hale Green
Do you cover Hale Green?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Hale Green is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hale Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
Do not ignore it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. We record its condition with photos, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it’s stable.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
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.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Hale Green
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a chimney survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
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. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hale Green
If a stack seems to lean, do not leave it. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you know where you stand. In a place like Hale Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hale Green
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Hale Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
Flaunching
We frequently find flaunching that has cracked or broken away. It is typically a modest repair when it’s caught early.