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Chimney survey in Lambs Green, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. We carry out chimney surveys in Lambs Green.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Conditions inside walls
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
How a chimney survey works in Lambs Green
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed a chimney out of line and bricks with flaking faces, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and lead flashings alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Lambs Green (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render can’t be seen without removing some, so the report says what can and can’t be judged.
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Prices for chimney surveys in Lambs Green
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We will normally ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Useful tips for Lambs Green property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, especially after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
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How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere like Lambs Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Your questions about chimney surveys in Lambs Green
Is my home in Lambs Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Faygate station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Lambs Green?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Chimney surveys in Lambs Green: local notes
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Rusper Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary Magdalene church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Lambs Green is about 3 miles west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lambs Green can all book chimney surveys. Across West Sussex, we cover Lambs Green.
Here we cover the RH12 postcode area for chimney surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Rusper (1 mile west), Ifieldwood (1 mile north-east), Bewbush (2 miles south-east), Ifield (2 miles east) and Russ Hill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Broadfield (3 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Lambs Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ifield Community College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Faygate station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Crawley Museum (3.1 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (2.7 miles east). For a walk, there is Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
Common roof problems in Lambs Green
Aerials and dishes are often fixed to stacks. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near County Mall, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- What experience they bring
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs