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Lodsworth Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching around Lodsworth, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
About our chimney survey in Lodsworth
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and chimney breasts, and people most frequently book us about gaps in the mortar around the pots and redundant stacks capped without ventilation.
Some older homes in villages like Lodsworth are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Where we can’t see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Lodsworth (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Photograph damp patches with the date
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so it is easy to follow.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
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. Around Lodsworth, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Lodsworth
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Lodsworth
Is Lodsworth in the area you cover?
Yes, Lodsworth is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Lodsworth as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Lodsworth is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. If it’s capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. For the flue, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. We record any we can see.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift in wind or pull out of their mortar joints. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Rural addresses near Lodsworth can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Lodsworth homes and their roofs
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. Historic houses such as Cowdray House, about 2.4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Lodsworth goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Peter, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Lodsworth is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We visit Lodsworth as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our West Sussex coverage includes Lodsworth and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Surveys in GU28 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include The Street, Shepherds Lane and The Croft, all of which we cover. Other places close to Lodsworth include Lickfold (2 miles north), Lurgashall (2 miles north), Ebernoe (4 miles north-east), Northchapel (4 miles north-east) and Ansteadbrook (6 miles north). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Lodsworth
In Lodsworth, that means homes and buildings near The Hollist Arms Public House, among other places. A little further out are Midhurst Museum (2.7 miles west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.4 miles west). Not far away are Blackdown and Graffham Common.