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Chimney Survey in Hankham
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Hankham, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Worn or missing pointing
- A stack that appears to lean
- Bricks with flaking faces
Why it is worth a survey now in Hankham
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 can decide what to do next. In a place like Hankham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent view of the roof
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Hankham
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where it applies. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We survey chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and chimney breasts, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are unused flues sealed without airflow and gaps in the mortar around the pots.
In a village or hamlet like Hankham, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Hankham (BN24)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hankham and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What a chimney survey looks like in Hankham
Hankham is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. The wider area around Hankham has a long history of building, with Michelham Priory about 4.4 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Luke's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hankham Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Hankham. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Brighton.
We cover every part of the BN24 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Hankham, we cover Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Hankham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion pub and Causeway School, among other places. The closest station to Hankham is Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.4 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). For a walk, there is Combe Hill.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Hankham
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead is also a target for theft.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
For landlords with property near Pevensey & Westham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Hankham can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Common questions in Hankham
Is the coastal weather around Hankham 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 corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can a landlord with a rental near Pevensey & Westham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
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Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack often shows where water is getting in. What we find is photographed and described.
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render can’t be seen without removing some, so the report says what can and cannot be judged.