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Chimney survey in Hardham, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Hardham. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
What a chimney survey does not cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Flue inspections or sweeping
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Hardham
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it’s safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. 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 brick chimney stacks, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted or split lead flashings and mortar washing out of the joints.
Older buildings in small places like Hardham 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 often expected.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Hardham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Prices for chimney surveys in Hardham
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
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.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hardham
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
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.
What a chimney survey looks like in Hardham
Historic houses such as Old Place Manor, about 1 mile north-east, show how far back building in the area around Hardham goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St James' CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Botolph's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Hardham is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover Hardham and the rest of West Sussex. Hardham is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for chimney surveys. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Coldwaltham (1 mile south-west), Pulborough (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (2 miles north-west) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Hardham
We work in homes and buildings around The White Hart Public House. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 0.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Amberley Museum (3.6 miles south) and Coates Castle (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Hardham include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere as small as Hardham, access is frequently the only tricky part. 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.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Do you need a chimney survey in Hardham?
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
For landlords with property near Pulborough station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Common questions in Hardham
Is my home in Hardham listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Hardham?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
Don’t ignore it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. We record its condition with photographs, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it is stable.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.