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Jarvis Brook Chimney Survey
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Jarvis Brook and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Chimney survey in Jarvis Brook
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We survey chimney breasts, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are bricks with flaking faces and worn or missing pointing.
Older buildings in small places like Jarvis Brook 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Jarvis Brook (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
Jarvis Brook: your questions answered
I let a flat near Crowborough station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Jarvis Brook?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How do I book a survey in Jarvis Brook?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
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 I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
What a chimney survey looks like in Jarvis Brook
The wider area around Jarvis Brook has a long history of building, with Groombridge Place about 4.7 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Crowborough station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Michael & All Angels, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Jarvis Brook is about 1 mile east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. In Jarvis Brook, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across East Sussex, we cover Jarvis Brook and the places around it. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Here we cover the TN6 postcode area for chimney surveys. Local streets include Western Road, Tubwell Lane and Osborne Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Crowborough (1 mile west), Steel Cross (1 mile north), Boarshead (1 mile north), Sweethaws (2 miles south-west) and Marden's Hill (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (6 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Jarvis Brook
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Beacon Academy. Jarvis Brook has its own railway station: Crowborough station. Nearby you will also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Jarvis Brook include Crowborough Country Park.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack often shows where water is getting in. We record what we see with photos.
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. Caught early, it’s often a small job.
Useful tips for Jarvis Brook property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
What we are asked to look at in Jarvis Brook
Flashings seal the gap where a stack passes through the roof. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Anyone responsible for a site like Jarvis Brook Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
How it works
It is useful 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. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Cottages and farmhouses around Jarvis Brook frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Also near Jarvis Brook
Also in Jarvis Brook
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.