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Chimney Survey in Horsemere Green
Chimney surveys in Horsemere Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- A chimney out of line
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Bricks with flaking faces
Landlord and commercial surveys in Horsemere Green
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Chimney survey in Horsemere Green: what you get
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It isn’t a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. We will tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. Common reasons to book are staining on walls around the chimney and mortar washing out of the joints, across chimney breasts, brick chimney stacks and shared and party-wall stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Horsemere Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Horsemere Green (BN17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it’s useful to know its condition first. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council, so check with them first. Older cottages and farmhouses around Horsemere Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- A written report with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
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What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Horsemere Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden damage within the stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Horsemere Green
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
Local roofs in Horsemere Green
Horsemere Green is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For landlords with property near Ford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary's CofE Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Horsemere Green is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Bookings from Horsemere Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our West Sussex coverage includes Horsemere Green. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Langford Close, Horsemere Green Lane and Apple Tree Walk and the roads around them. We also cover Climping (1 mile east), Atherington (1 mile south-east), Ford (1 mile north), Tortington (2 miles north) and Wick (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (12 miles east).
Near you in Horsemere Green
Around Horsemere Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Black Horse Public House and The Littlehampton Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ford station, roughly 1.3 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Arundel Castle (3.4 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Horsemere Green include WWT Arundel.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Horsemere Green
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Checking the roof from ground level
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.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Questions from Horsemere Green
Will you come out to Horsemere Green?
Yes, Horsemere Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Horsemere Green hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s 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.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.