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Chimney Survey in Houghton Green
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Houghton Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Flaunching that has broken away
Roof by roof
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. The survey checks for cracking and gaps around each pot.
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Chimney survey in Houghton Green
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. We survey lead flashings, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings pulling away from the stack and damaged chimney pots and cowls.
Older buildings in small places like Houghton Green may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
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
- Houghton Green (TN31)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Rural addresses near Houghton Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Why get it checked now?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. Outbuildings and barns around Houghton Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Your questions about chimney surveys in Houghton Green
Is my home in Houghton Green listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Rye station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where it applies. If part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
A leaning stack should be looked at. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you need a chimney survey in Houghton Green?
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- A chimney out of line
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Michael: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?
- Are they insured for the work?
Chimney surveys around Houghton Green
Houghton Green is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. The wider area around Houghton Green has a long history of building, with Lamb House about 1.5 miles south. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Michael's Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Rye station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Houghton Green is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Houghton Green as part of our work across London and the South East. Across East Sussex, we cover Houghton Green. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the TN31 postcode area for chimney surveys. Other places close to Houghton Green include Playden (1 mile south-west), East Guldeford (1 mile south-east), Iden (1 mile north-west), Rye (1 mile south) and Rye Foreign (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Houghton Green
In Houghton Green, that means homes and buildings near Kings Head Inn and Rye College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Rye station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.4 miles south) and Ypres Tower (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Houghton Green include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water 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.