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Chimney survey in Ifieldwood, West Sussex
Need a chimney survey in Ifieldwood? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- A chimney out of line
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Conditions inside walls
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
Chimney survey in Ifieldwood
A damp patch on a chimney breast doesn’t always come from the same place. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. We look at each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. We survey chimney breasts, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are worn or missing pointing and gaps in the mortar around the pots.
Some older homes in villages like Ifieldwood are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Ifieldwood (RH11)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about chimney surveys in Ifieldwood
I let a flat near Ifield station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Ifieldwood?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. You will then get the report by email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How do I book a survey in Ifieldwood?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
What we are asked to look at in Ifieldwood
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. Loose pots can follow.
Look out for signs like these:
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Anyone responsible for a site like The Mill Primary Academy will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Places near Ifieldwood
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The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Ifieldwood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Most people never get a close look at their chimney stacks. Defects tend to go unseen until there’s a stain. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. In a place like Ifieldwood, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Chimney surveys in Ifieldwood: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Take an older house close to St Margaret's Church: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Ifield station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Ifieldwood is about 2 miles north-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We visit Ifieldwood as part of our work across West Sussex. Ifieldwood is one of the places in West Sussex we cover.
Here we cover the RH11 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you are just outside Ifieldwood, we cover Ifield (1 mile east), Russ Hill (1 mile north), Lambs Green (1 mile south-west), Gossops Green (2 miles south-east) and Bewbush (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (12 miles south-west).
Around Ifieldwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ifield Community College and Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. Ifieldwood’s nearest station is Ifield station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and County Mall (2.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Tilgate Lake.
How we price chimney surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Useful tips for Ifieldwood property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it’s on from the viewpoints we used.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.