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Chimney survey in Hurst Green, East Sussex
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Hurst Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Hurst Green homes and their roofs
Historic houses like Bateman's, about 4.4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Hurst Green goes. If yours is one of the older homes, 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. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building such as Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Hurst Green is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Hurst Green is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Hurst Green is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for chimney surveys. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: TN19. Streets in the area include Station Road, London Road and Great Oak, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Burgh Hill (1 mile west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east), Etchingham (2 miles south-west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Hastings (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Around Hurst Green
In Hurst Green, that means homes and buildings near Robertsbridge Community College and The Old Bull Inn. Hurst Green’s nearest station is Etchingham station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
How a chimney survey works in Hurst 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. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. We are often asked to look into gaps in the mortar around the pots and signs that a stack is leaning, across flaunching, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks.
Somewhere as small as Hurst Green, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Hurst Green (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a chimney survey in Hurst Green
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. 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 is also a target for theft.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Staining on walls around the chimney
If you let a flat or house near Etchingham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Their report turnaround times
- What follow-up you get after the report
Why act early in Hurst Green
Damp in a chimney breast usually gets worse while the cause is left. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. In a small place like Hurst Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hurst Green
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, 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 roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Cottages and farmhouses around Hurst Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Hurst Green
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Hurst Green
I let a flat near Etchingham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Is Hurst Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Hurst Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
There are a few common causes: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We inspect from wherever is safe: from the ground, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where applicable. If part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.