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Chimney survey in Lower Horsebridge, East Sussex
We carry out chimney surveys in Lower Horsebridge and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere like Lower Horsebridge needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Chimney survey in Lower Horsebridge: what you get
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it’s safe to reach. You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We survey chimney pots and cowls, brick chimney stacks and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings pulling away from the stack and gaps in the mortar around the pots.
In a small place like Lower Horsebridge, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Lower Horsebridge (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Lower Horsebridge
Is my home in Lower Horsebridge listed or in a conservation area?
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 survey roofs for landlords with property near Polegate station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Chimney surveys in Lower Horsebridge: local notes
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, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Lower Horsebridge has a long history of building, with Horselunges Manor about 0.6 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Hellingly Community Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Polegate station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take an older house close to Zoar Strict Baptist Chapel: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Lower Horsebridge is about 1 mile north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. If you are in Lower Horsebridge, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is in our area too.
Every address in BN27 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Tile Hurst (1 mile south), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile east), Lower Dicker (1 mile west), Hellingly (1 mile east) and Hailsham (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
What’s near Lower Horsebridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hailsham Community College, among other places. Lower Horsebridge’s nearest station is Polegate station, about 4.1 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Herstmonceux Castle (4.5 miles east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.1 miles north-east).
Why it is worth a survey now in Lower Horsebridge
Damp in a chimney breast usually gets worse while the cause is left. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. Older cottages and farmhouses around Lower Horsebridge can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- A written report with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 5,000+ surveys completed
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What else we do in Lower Horsebridge
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Conditions inside walls
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Lower Horsebridge
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lower Horsebridge
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What affects the price in Lower Horsebridge
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.