West Sussex · London and the South East
Monk's Gate Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Monk's Gate, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Monk's Gate questions
Will you come out to Monk's Gate?
Yes. Monk's Gate is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Monk's Gate?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Monk's Gate?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. Everything is written up with photographs.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Chimney survey in Monk's Gate
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it’s safe to reach. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. We are often asked to look into redundant stacks capped without ventilation and a stack that appears to lean, on chimney pots and cowls, lead flashings and shared and party-wall stacks.
In a small place like Monk's Gate, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Monk's Gate (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Monk's Gate
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Monk's Gate
Loose pots and bricks on a stack are a safety concern. Finding them early means they can be dealt with before they come down by a suitable contractor. For an older or listed building in a place like Monk's Gate, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Monk's Gate needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Monk's Gate homes and their roofs
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
The streets around a church such as Church of the Good Shepherd are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Living close to Leonardslee is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Monk's Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out chimney surveys in Monk's Gate for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Chimney surveys in RH13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Coolhurst Close, Nuthurst Road and Brighton Road. If you’re just outside Monk's Gate, we cover Mannings Heath (1 mile north), Lower Beeding (1 mile east), Crabtree (2 miles south-east), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Roffey (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Monk's Gate
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Dun Horse pub, Newells Preparatory School and The Forest School, among other places. Monk's Gate’s nearest station is Horsham station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.4 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (3 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Warnham LNR.
What we’re asked to look at in Monk's Gate
Years of fires can affect the mortar inside a stack. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- A chimney out of line
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
If you look after a building such as St Andrew's CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.