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Chimney Survey in Hammerpot
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Hammerpot and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Worn or missing pointing
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Chimney survey in Hammerpot
A damp patch on a chimney breast doesn’t always come from the same place. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. We look at each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. If you are worried about damaged chimney pots and cowls and eroded joints in the brickwork, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Hammerpot 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Hammerpot (BN16)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
FAQs for Hammerpot
Is the coastal weather around Hammerpot hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hammerpot?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We look at the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it and you can raise it with them.
What does a chimney survey cover?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Hammerpot can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What a chimney survey looks like in Hammerpot
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Hammerpot, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
Homes near green spaces like Clapham Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. If you own a rental within reach of Angmering station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Margaret: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Hammerpot is about 3 miles north-east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Roofs in Hammerpot get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: BN16. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Angmering (1 mile south), Patching (2 miles east), Clapham (2 miles east), Hangleton (2 miles south-east) and West Preston (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Hammerpot
We work in homes and buildings around The Fox pub, The Angmering School and Clapham Wood and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Angmering station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.4 miles west). For a walk, there is WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hammerpot
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
Towns and villages near Hammerpot
Also in Hammerpot
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hammerpot
Letting agents and landlords in Hammerpot book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the chimney stack.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. Caught early, it’s often a small job.
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.