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Heyshott Green Chimney Survey
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in Heyshott Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Heyshott Green
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
About our chimney survey in Heyshott Green
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. A survey finds these problems and records them with photos. We are frequently asked to look into eroded joints in the brickwork and lifted or split lead flashings, on brick chimney stacks, flaunching and chimney pots and cowls.
In a small place like Heyshott Green, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Heyshott Green (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Heyshott Green
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. For older village homes like those around Heyshott Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Chimney surveys around Heyshott Green
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 1.9 miles north lies Cowdray House, a reminder of how long the area around Heyshott Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St James: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like Midhurst Rother College: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Heyshott Green is about 9 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out chimney surveys in Heyshott Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in GU29 is within our area for chimney surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Heyshott (1 mile south-east), Hoyle (1 mile east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile south-west) and West Lavington (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles east).
Around Heyshott Green
We work in homes and buildings around Unicorn Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Midhurst Museum (1.9 miles north). Not far away are Graffham Common and Levin Down.
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Your questions about chimney surveys in Heyshott Green
Will you come out to Heyshott Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Heyshott Green?
Yes, Heyshott Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it’s safe. Where applicable, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Heyshott Green?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can be seen safely: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Heyshott Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. 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.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Prices for chimney surveys in Heyshott Green
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.