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Chimney survey in Hastings, East Sussex
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Hastings from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Mortar washing out of the joints
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. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a place the size of Hastings, the building you want surveyed may be a house, a flat above a shop or a whole block. Tell us which it is and who controls access, and the visit is planned around that.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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About our chimney survey in Hastings
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. If you’re worried about worn or missing pointing and unused flues sealed without airflow, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
A place the size of Hastings has roofs of every age and type, from slate on older terraces to clay and concrete tiles on later houses and flat roofs on extensions and shops. Typical faults range from slipped slates and cracked ridges to tired flashings, chimneys and blocked gutters. Knowing which you have shapes the survey.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Hastings (TN34, TN38, TN37, TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Hastings
Also in Hastings
Hastings homes and their roofs
Hastings is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, 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, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Trees in and around Alexandra Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take an older house close to St Luke's Church: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Hastings is in East Sussex. Hastings is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Hastings is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for chimney surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of TN34, TN38, TN37 and TN35 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on London Road, Church Road and Upper Church Road or a nearby road, we can help. With the A21 and A28 close by, Hastings is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Silverhill (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile east), St Helen's (1 mile north-east), Hollington (1 mile north-west) and St Leonards (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Hastings has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Hastings
Around Hastings, our work takes us to homes and buildings near William Parker Sports College, University School and The Duke pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is St Leonards Warrior Square station, roughly 0.9 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (1.2 miles north) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Common questions in Hastings
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hastings?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hastings?
Often, yes. Hastings is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where applicable. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Hastings?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. We record its condition with photographs, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it is stable.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Hastings
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People typically call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Landlords with a home close to St Leonards Warrior Square station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Why act early in Hastings
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a roofer. A small defect on a roof in Hastings seldom stays small: one loose tile lets in water, which weakens the battens and loosens more. Early action is normally the cheaper option.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Prices that include VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Useful tips for Hastings property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. That helps you brief them.
Make sure redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.