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Chimney survey in Kent Street, West Sussex
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Kent Street, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
How a chimney survey works in Kent Street
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it’s safe to reach. The findings come in a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. If you are worried about unused flues sealed without airflow and loose, cracked or missing pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Kent Street 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Kent Street (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. We record any cracking and where it is.
Common questions in Kent Street
How do I find out if my home in Kent Street is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Kent Street?
Yes, Kent Street is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The written report follows by email.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Kent Street
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
Wherever the property is around Kent Street, the approach is the same: a careful look and a clear explanation. Around Kent Street, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Kent Street is about 5 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Kent Street, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Wineham (1 mile south-east), Cowfold (1 mile north-west), Twineham Green (2 miles east), Shermanbury (2 miles south-west) and Twineham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Around Kent Street
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Knepp Wildland.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp in a chimney breast usually gets worse while the cause is left. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. Outbuildings and barns around Kent Street are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kent Street
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a hamlet or village like Kent Street, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How we price chimney surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. The photos show the problem and which side it is on from the viewpoints we used.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.