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Chimney Survey in Litlington
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Litlington and across East Sussex.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Litlington: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Litlington?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Litlington is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Is Litlington within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
About our chimney survey in Litlington
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it’s worth knowing their condition before you exchange. On older stacks, we often find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. You get photos and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. If you are worried about cracked or missing flaunching and spalled or crumbling bricks, we can find out what’s behind it, on brick chimney stacks, lead flashings and shared and party-wall stacks alike.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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 frequently where weather gets in first.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Litlington (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Why act early in Litlington
Damp in a chimney breast typically gets worse while the cause is left. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Knowing whether it’s the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Litlington
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older roofs in small places like Litlington can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps 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.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- 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
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Litlington homes and their roofs
Litlington lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a building like Alfriston School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Berwick (Sussex) station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Litlington is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. If you are in Litlington, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across BN26 for chimney surveys. We offer chimney surveys to properties on The Street, Clapham Lane and Litlington Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Lullington (1 mile north), Dukes Green (1 mile west), Alfriston (1 mile north), Winton (1 mile north) and Milton Street (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Litlington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough And Harrow Inn and the streets around them. Litlington’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.9 miles north. Nearby you will also find Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.1 miles west) and Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (0.8 miles north). Not far away are Combe Hill.
Do you need a chimney survey in Litlington?
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
Problems we come across often include:
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Lifted or split lead flashings
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the survey will not cover
- Are they insured for the work?
Prices for chimney surveys in Litlington
When we price a survey, we consider:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What a chimney survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Hidden damage within the stack
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Litlington
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls