West Sussex · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Minsted
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Minsted. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- A chimney out of line
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Chimney survey in Minsted
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts 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 what we recommend. If you’ve noticed damp on a chimney breast inside and eroded joints in the brickwork, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on shared and party-wall stacks, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Minsted (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Nearby places to Minsted
More services for Minsted
Do you need a chimney survey in Minsted?
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Take a building like Stedham Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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 do not climb up for a closer look.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Minsted
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords and agents in Minsted book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a hamlet or village like Minsted, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Minsted
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Cowdray House, about 2.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Minsted. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St James, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Minsted is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Bookings from Minsted are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU29 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Andrews Lane and Minsted Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Minsted include Stedham (1 mile north-east), Bepton Common (1 mile east), Iping (1 mile north), Woolbeding (1 mile north-east) and Midhurst (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Emsworth (11 miles south-west), Storrington (15 miles east), Billingshurst (15 miles east) and Portfield (10 miles south).
What’s near Minsted
Typical jobs here are in homes near Midhurst Rother College, among other places. A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Lodsworth Castle (4.8 miles east). For a walk, there is Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Common questions in Minsted
Is Minsted in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Minsted is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Minsted is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We inspect what can safely be seen and what you give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can discuss it with them.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: from ground level, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies. We note anything we couldn’t see.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.