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Hurst Wickham Chimney Survey
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. Chimney surveys in Hurst Wickham, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Mortar washing out of the joints
Chimney surveys around Hurst Wickham
About 5 miles north lies Ockenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Hurst Wickham has been built on. 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St George, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like St Lawrence CofE Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Hassocks station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Hurst Wickham is about 2 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Hurst Wickham and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in BN6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as College Lane, Hurst Wickham Close and Belmont Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Hurstpierpoint (1 mile west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (1 mile south-east), Clayton (2 miles south-east) and Sayers Common (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Hurst Wickham
In Hurst Wickham, that means homes and buildings near Downlands Community School and The Poacher pub. For rail, the closest station is Hassocks station, about 1 mile south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (1.9 miles south) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Hurst Wickham includes Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Hurst Wickham
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It is not 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. If something we see points to the flue, we will say so. If you’ve noticed flashings pulling away from the stack and damaged chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it, on brick chimney stacks, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks alike.
In a village or hamlet like Hurst Wickham, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Hurst Wickham (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Hurst Wickham, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
Prices for chimney surveys in Hurst Wickham
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hurst Wickham
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is usually a modest job. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose, and the work grows. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hurst Wickham 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.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
Common questions in Hurst Wickham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hurst Wickham?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hassocks station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is Hurst Wickham in your area?
Yes. We carry out chimney surveys in Hurst Wickham.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’ll then get the report by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Some older stacks have mortar fillets instead of lead. They crack with age, and we check them too.
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. It shows what we found and where from the viewpoints we used.
Make sure fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.