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John's Cross Chimney Survey
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in John's Cross and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in John's Cross
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We check everything that’s safely in view and what 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. You get a photo-illustrated written report and what we recommend. If you are worried about flashings pulling away from the stack and bricks with flaking faces, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as John's Cross, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- John's Cross (TN32)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
If you are buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. For an older or listed building in a place like John's Cross, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Photos and a written report every time
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near John's Cross
Other services in John's Cross
When to book a survey in John's Cross
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. 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 flashings can also be stolen.
Look out for signs like these:
- A chimney out of line
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
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Questions from John's Cross
Is my home in John's Cross listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to John's Cross?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How much is a survey?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked, and moved if they’re working it loose. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like John's Cross can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Can I check my roof myself?
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. Don’t go up yourself.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Local roofs in John's Cross
About 2.1 miles south-east lies Durhamford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around John's Cross has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Vinehall School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Robertsbridge station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
John's Cross is about 7 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. John's Cross gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. John's Cross is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for chimney surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of TN32 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Vinehall Road and John's Cross Road and the roads around them. We also cover Mountfield (1 mile south-west), Robertsbridge (2 miles north-west), Northbridge Street (2 miles north), Salehurst (2 miles north) and Netherfield (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in John's Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near John's Cross Public House and Robertsbridge Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Battle Museum of Local History (3.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Senlac Hill.