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Kingsfold Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Kingsfold, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Cracked or missing flaunching
What happens if roof problems are left?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a roofer. Around Kingsfold, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Kingsfold
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
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- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- A written report with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Chimney survey in Kingsfold
If you’re buying a home with chimneys, it’s worth knowing their condition before you exchange. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. We survey chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks, and people most often book us about damaged chimney pots and cowls and disused chimneys trapping moisture.
Somewhere as small as Kingsfold, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Kingsfold (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Kingsfold
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. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Whatever the street in Kingsfold, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. If you own a rental within reach of Warnham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Kingsfold is about 3 miles north of Horsham, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Kingsfold, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We work across RH12 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Foxwood, Priors Wood and Dorking Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Kingsfold include Paynes Green (2 miles north-west), Capel (2 miles north), Ockley (3 miles north-west), Forest Green (4 miles north-west) and Beare Green (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles east), Horsham (3 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (14 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles east).
Around Kingsfold
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Dog and Duck Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Warnham station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles south). For a walk, there is Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
Questions from Kingsfold
Is my home in Kingsfold listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Warnham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it is stable.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
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.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof by roof
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. We record any we can see.
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. It’s typically a modest repair when it’s caught early.
Useful tips for Kingsfold property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
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How it works
Where it is 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. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Kingsfold, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What affects the price in Kingsfold
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.