West Sussex · London and the South East
Lickfold Chimney Survey
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Lickfold, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
What we are asked to look at in Lickfold
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. In time, the pots can become loose.
Signs worth acting on include:
- A stack that appears to lean
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
If you own a rental within reach of Haslemere station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
How a chimney survey works in Lickfold
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 is 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. If you are worried about unused flues sealed without airflow and cracked or missing flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Lickfold, 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. 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 typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Lickfold (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flaunching
Flaunching takes the worst of the weather. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
Why get it checked now?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Lickfold, 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.
- You let us know 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.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Also near Lickfold
Also in Lickfold
Lickfold homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Cowdray House, about 3.4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lickfold. 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.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Lawrence, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Lickfold is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We carry out chimney surveys in Lickfold for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Lickfold is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for chimney surveys. Guildford is in our area too.
Here we cover the GU28 postcode area for chimney surveys. We also cover the places around Lickfold: Lurgashall (1 mile north-east), Lodsworth (2 miles south), Northchapel (3 miles north-east), Ebernoe (3 miles east) and Ansteadbrook (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chichester (13 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (10 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (15 miles east).
Around Lickfold
For rail, the closest station is Haslemere station, about 4.7 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles south) and Midhurst Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lickfold include Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
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.
Check your stacks from the street or garden after a storm. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
Questions from Lickfold
Can a landlord with a rental near Haslemere station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
How do I find out if my home in Lickfold is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We inspect from wherever is safe: from ground level, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where it applies. If part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The written report follows by email.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.