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Chimney survey in Lunsford's Cross, East Sussex
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Lunsford's Cross and across East Sussex.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Signs that a stack is leaning
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Around Lunsford's Cross, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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About our chimney survey in Lunsford's Cross
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where applicable. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. Typical surveys look at flashings pulling away from the stack and bricks with flaking faces, on shared and party-wall stacks, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts.
Some older homes in villages like Lunsford's Cross 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 frequently expected.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Lunsford's Cross (TN39)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lunsford's Cross
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Common questions in Lunsford's Cross
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lunsford's Cross, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is Lunsford's Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, Lunsford's Cross is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. The survey records what we can see, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Damp on a chimney breast usually means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped and records the likely cause.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp in a chimney breast usually gets worse while the cause is left. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Knowing whether it’s the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. Outbuildings and barns around Lunsford's Cross are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What a chimney survey does not cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Conditions inside walls
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
Lunsford's Cross homes and their roofs
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Lunsford's Cross, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you look after a building such as Ninfield Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live near a park such as Highwoods, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you own a rental within reach of Collington station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Lunsford's Cross is about 2 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Roofs in Lunsford's Cross get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Lunsford's Cross is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for chimney surveys. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Every address in TN39 is covered for chimney surveys. Being close to the A269, Lunsford's Cross is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Watermill (1 mile east), Russell's Green (1 mile west), Hooe Common (1 mile west), Ninfield (1 mile north-west) and Sidley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles east), Hailsham (8 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles east), Polegate (9 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (7 miles east).
Near you in Lunsford's Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Highwoods and Bexhill High Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Collington station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bexhill Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (4.4 miles west). The countryside around Lunsford's Cross includes Gillham Wood and Senlac Hill.
What affects the price in Lunsford's Cross
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. Caught early, it’s often a small job.