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Chimney survey in Lyminster, West Sussex
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Lyminster and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Lyminster homes and their roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Lyminster, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. With Ecclesden Manor about 3.3 miles east, Lyminster 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Lyminster Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Lyminster is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We carry out chimney surveys in Lyminster for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across West Sussex, we cover Lyminster. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Here we cover the BN17 postcode area for chimney surveys. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Arundel Drive, Old Mead Road and Lyminster Road. If you’re just outside Lyminster, we cover Wick (1 mile south), Toddington (1 mile south-east), Crossbush (1 mile north-east), Tortington (1 mile west) and Littlehampton (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Near you in Lyminster
Around Lyminster, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The 6 Bells Public House, The Littlehampton Academy and Littlehampton College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Arundel station, about 1.3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Arundel and District Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
How a chimney survey works in Lyminster
If a chimney looks out of line, it’s worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. We’re frequently asked to look into cracked or missing flaunching and damaged chimney pots and cowls, across chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and flaunching.
Some older homes in villages like Lyminster 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Lyminster (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Lyminster
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.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Bricks with flaking faces
For landlords with property near Arundel station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Lyminster, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. 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.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Lyminster, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
Useful tips for Lyminster property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
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FAQs for Lyminster
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lyminster?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you come out to Lyminster?
Yes, Lyminster is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
Do not ignore it. Leaning frequently comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. We record its condition with photos, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.