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Chimney survey in Mount Pleasant, East Sussex
We carry out chimney surveys in Mount Pleasant and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Mount Pleasant can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Mount Pleasant
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. 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 and you can then discuss it with them. You get a written report with photos and what we recommend. We survey lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are pots or cowls that look unsafe and gaps in the mortar around the pots.
Somewhere as small as Mount Pleasant, homes are frequently 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. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Mount Pleasant (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Mount Pleasant
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Mount Pleasant homes and their roofs
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, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 4.1 miles south-east lies Glyndebourne, a reminder of how long the area around Mount Pleasant has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Barcombe Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to St Bartholomews: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Cooksbridge station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Mount Pleasant is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We carry out chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Mount Pleasant and nearby. Mount Pleasant is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for chimney surveys. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: BN8. We also cover Barcombe Cross (1 mile south-west), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south), Barcombe (1 mile south), Isfield (2 miles east) and Upper Wellingham (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east) and Uckfield (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Mount Pleasant
We work in homes and buildings around Royal Oak pub and Chailey School. Mount Pleasant’s nearest station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.9 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Offham Hill and Malling Down.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Once it cracks, water can get straight into the brickwork.
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
FAQs for Mount Pleasant
Is Mount Pleasant within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mount Pleasant?
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.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We look at the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside, and we will say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
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. Do not go up yourself.
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What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.