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Chimney survey in Mill Corner, East Sussex
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Mill Corner. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
About our chimney survey in Mill Corner
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We check whatever is safely visible and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. We survey chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts, and common reasons people get in touch are bricks with flaking faces and signs that a stack is leaning.
Somewhere as small as Mill Corner, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Mill Corner (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys in Mill Corner: local notes
With Great Dixter about 1.2 miles north, Mill Corner sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, 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. Older houses across Sussex often 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take a building like Northiam Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Mill Corner is about 8 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cover Mill Corner and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Mill Corner is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: TN31. We also cover the places around Mill Corner: Snagshall (2 miles west), Staplecross (2 miles west), Cackle Street (3 miles south), Cripp's Corner (3 miles south-west) and Brede (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Hastings (8 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-west), St Leonards (9 miles south), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south), Belmont (8 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Landmarks near Mill Corner
Around Mill Corner, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hayes Arms Hotel and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Doleham station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre. For a walk, there is Flatropers Wood.
What we are asked to look at in Mill Corner
Aerials and dishes are often fixed to stacks. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
We are often asked to look at:
- Worn or missing pointing
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
If you own a rental within reach of Doleham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Prices for chimney surveys in Mill Corner
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the chimney stack, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
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Why act early in Mill Corner
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. Older cottages and farmhouses around Mill Corner can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Mill Corner, 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 let us know 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.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
FAQs for Mill Corner
How do I find out if my home in Mill Corner is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Mill Corner?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.