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Netherfield Chimney Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Netherfield. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Mortar washing out of the joints
When to book a survey in Netherfield
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
We are often asked to look at:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- A chimney out of line
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
If you look after a building such as Netherfield CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before you book
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Netherfield
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We survey chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flaunching that has broken away and gaps where the stack meets the roof.
Somewhere as small as Netherfield, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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 is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Netherfield (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Hidden damage within the stack
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
Towns and villages near Netherfield
Other services in Netherfield
Landlord and commercial surveys in Netherfield
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Chimney surveys around Netherfield
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Netherfield has a long history of building, with Durhamford Manor about 3.3 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
The streets around a church such as Church of St John are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Battle station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Netherfield is about 7 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Netherfield gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in TN33 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Netherfield Way, Netherfield Road and Eatenden Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Mountfield (2 miles north-east), Penhurst (2 miles south-west), Twelve Oaks (2 miles north-west), Steven's Crouch (2 miles south) and Hollingrove (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Netherfield
We work in homes and buildings around Claverham Community College, among other places. The closest station to Netherfield is Battle station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Battle Museum of Local History (2.3 miles south-east) and Old Castle (4.1 miles west). Open spaces near Netherfield include Senlac Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Flaunching
Flaunching takes the worst of the weather. The survey checks for cracking and gaps around each pot.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the chimney stack as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near Netherfield can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
FAQs for Netherfield
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Battle station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Will you come out to Netherfield?
Yes, Netherfield is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
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 can you see the top of the stack?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: from ground level, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where applicable. If part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so.