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Chimney survey in Hangleton, West Sussex
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching around Hangleton, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Common roof problems in Hangleton
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- A stack that appears to lean
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Ecclesden Manor, about 0.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hangleton. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the survey will not cover
Chimney survey in Hangleton: what you get
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the roof space. We record what we find with photographs and recommendations. If you’re worried about a stack that appears to lean and staining on walls around the chimney, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney breasts, lead flashings and brick chimney stacks alike.
Older buildings in small places like Hangleton may be 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 frequently expected.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Hangleton (BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Hangleton
Also in Hangleton
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Hangleton book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, useful for planning maintenance.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Cottages and farmhouses around Hangleton frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Hangleton: your questions answered
Is my home in Hangleton listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is Hangleton within the area you cover?
Yes, Hangleton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
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’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Hangleton homes and their roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Hangleton, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than 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. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building such as Ferring CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live near a park like Clapham Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Hangleton is about 2 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Hangleton is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Hangleton is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for chimney surveys. There’s also a page for Brighton.
We cover every part of the BN12 postcode area for chimney surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Ferring (1 mile south-east), Kingston Gorse (1 mile south), Angmering (1 mile north-west), West Kingston (1 mile south-west) and East Preston (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east), Lancing (6 miles east) and Storrington (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Hangleton
We work in homes and buildings around Clapham Wood and Chatsmore Catholic High School. The nearest railway station is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 1 mile east. Well-known places in the area include Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Rustington Museum (2.2 miles west). The countryside around Hangleton includes Highdown Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
What affects the price in Hangleton
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
For a price for your roof in Hangleton, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.