Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Moulsecoomb, Brighton and Hove
Chimney surveys in Moulsecoomb, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Moulsecoomb
A damp patch on a chimney breast does not always come from the same place. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. That points the work in the right direction. If you’ve noticed signs that a stack is leaning and redundant stacks capped without ventilation, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a smaller place like Moulsecoomb, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Moulsecoomb (BN2, BN1)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a smaller place like Moulsecoomb, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Hidden damage within the stack
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Your questions about chimney surveys in Moulsecoomb
Is Moulsecoomb within the area you cover?
Yes, Moulsecoomb is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Moulsecoomb station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Chimney surveys around Moulsecoomb
Moulsecoomb is within about 3 miles of the coast, 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. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Churchill Square, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Trees in and around Wild Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Landlords with a home close to Moulsecoomb station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Moulsecoomb is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Roofs in Moulsecoomb get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Brighton and Hove. Moulsecoomb is one of the towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we work.
Chimney surveys in BN2 and BN1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Natal Road, Lewes Road and The Avenue. If you’re just outside Moulsecoomb, we cover Bevendean (1 mile south-east), Hollingdean (1 mile west), Hollingbury (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Hangleton (4 miles west), Saltdean (4 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 miles west).
Around Moulsecoomb
We work in homes and buildings around The Bevy pub, University of Sussex Library and Brighton Aldridge Community Academy. There’s a railway station in Moulsecoomb itself: Moulsecoomb station. Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Square (2.3 miles south-west) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Open spaces near Moulsecoomb include Bevendean Down and Newmarket Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Problems frequently go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. In an older home around Moulsecoomb, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Moulsecoomb
- Package prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What affects the cost of chimney surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.