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Chimney survey in Nash Street, East Sussex
Chimney surveys in Nash Street and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- A stack that appears to lean
Common questions in Nash Street
I let a flat near Berwick (Sussex) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
How do I find out if my home in Nash Street is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Nash Street in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out chimney surveys in Nash Street, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We inspect everything that’s safely in view and what you give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it and you can raise it with them.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Nash Street?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Nash Street
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. 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. You then know where to start. Typical surveys look at damp patches on chimney breasts and flashings pulling away from the stack, on flaunching, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Nash Street, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Nash Street (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Nash Street
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Nash Street, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
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.
Brick stacks
Most chimney stacks are built of brick, with mortar joints that wear over time. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it’s doing. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent, so check with them first. In a small place like Nash Street, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A written report with photos
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Common roof problems in Nash Street
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
If you own a rental within reach of Berwick (Sussex) station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
- What they will not be able to tell you
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Nash Street
Horselunges Manor, about 2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Nash Street. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like Chiddingly Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Nash Street is about 3 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cover Nash Street and the rest of East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the BN27 postcode area for chimney surveys. Other places close to Nash Street include Lower Dicker (1 mile south-east), Upper Dicker (2 miles south), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles south-east), Tile Hurst (2 miles south-east) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (11 miles north).
Around Nash Street
Around Nash Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Golden Cross Inn and the streets around them. Nash Street’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 3.9 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Nash Street include Selwyns Wood.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
All our prices include VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.