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Chimney survey in Lurgashall, West Sussex
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Lurgashall, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Chimney survey in Lurgashall
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is frequently shared with next door. We look at whatever is safely visible and what the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. We’re often asked to look into mortar washing out of the joints and lifted or split lead flashings, across shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings.
In a small place like Lurgashall, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Lurgashall (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a chimney survey in Lurgashall?
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. In time, the pots can become loose.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Flaunching that has broken away
- A chimney out of line
Landlords with a home close to Haslemere station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Are they insured for the work?
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What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Useful tips for Lurgashall property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Look at your chimneys from ground level now and then, particularly after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a small place like Lurgashall, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts frequently point to a problem above. We check them and at the stack in the loft where there’s safe access.
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Conditions inside walls
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
Lurgashall questions
Is my home in Lurgashall listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Haslemere station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Chimney surveys in Lurgashall: local notes
Historic houses like Petworth House, about 3.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Lurgashall goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Lawrence, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Lurgashall is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Lurgashall and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Lurgashall is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU28 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Lurgashall include Lickfold (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles north-east), Ebernoe (2 miles east), Lodsworth (2 miles south) and Ansteadbrook (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles east), Chichester (14 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (9 miles east), Portfield (14 miles south) and Yapton (15 miles south).
What’s near Lurgashall
For rail, the closest station is Haslemere station, about 4.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-west) and Lodsworth Castle (3.6 miles south). Not far away are Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.