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Chimney survey in Little London, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. We carry out chimney surveys in Little London.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Your questions about chimney surveys in Little London
I let a flat near Balcombe station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Little London?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What’s in the survey report?
A report with photographs, explaining the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What should I do with a chimney I don’t use?
It depends on its condition and your plans. We record how the stack is doing and whether it’s capped with ventilation. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How a chimney survey works in Little London
Redundant chimneys are common, particularly where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. If you’re worried about damp patches on chimney breasts and spalled or crumbling bricks, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts alike.
Somewhere as small as Little London, homes are frequently 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 what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Little London (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. In a place like Little London, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why us?
- A report with photographs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What we are asked to look at in Little London
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
The streets around a church such as St Peter's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- When you’ll get the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Local roofs in Little London
With Priest House about 1.8 miles north-east, Little London sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Balcombe station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Peter's CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Little London is about 4 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Little London, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. Crawley is in our area too.
All of RH17 is within our area for chimney surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Ardingly (1 mile south), Highbrook (1 mile east), West Hoathly (2 miles north-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles north-east) and Selsfield Common (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north-west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Little London
We work in homes and buildings around The Gardeners Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Little London is Balcombe station, about 2.3 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Little London includes Tilgate Lake and Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
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What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Hidden damage within the stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Prices for chimney surveys in Little London
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What we do, 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. A typical visit takes an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Little London often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.