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Chimney survey in Heathfield, East Sussex
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Heathfield, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- A stack that appears to lean
- Flaunching that has broken away
Do you need a chimney survey in Heathfield?
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. When flashings fail, water often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
For an older house near a landmark such as St Richards Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What insurance they carry
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Chimney survey in Heathfield
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is frequently shared with next door. We look at everything that’s safely in view and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can then discuss it with them. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and redundant stacks capped without ventilation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on brick chimney stacks, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney pots and cowls alike.
Houses in smaller places like Heathfield can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Heathfield (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. Homes in smaller places like Heathfield can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Also near Heathfield
What else we do in Heathfield
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Questions from Heathfield
How do I find out if my home in Heathfield is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Heathfield?
Yes, Heathfield is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp, and we will say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Damp on a chimney breast typically means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped and records the likely cause.
What a chimney survey looks like in Heathfield
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you look after a building like Parkside Community Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Heathfield and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across East Sussex, we cover Heathfield. There is also a page for Brighton.
Surveys in TN21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Upper Station Road, Station Road and High Street. You’ll find Heathfield on the A265 and A267, so it is easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Heathfield, we cover Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Old Heathfield (1 mile east), Cade Street (1 mile east), Maynard's Green (1 mile south) and Broad Oak (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Near you in Heathfield
Around Heathfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Heathfield Community College and Runt-in-Tun pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (2.3 miles south) and Old Castle (4.5 miles east). The countryside around Heathfield includes Selwyns Wood.
Useful tips for Heathfield property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Homes around Heathfield often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Heathfield
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photographs.