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Chimney survey in Newick, East Sussex
Chimney surveys in Newick from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- A chimney out of line
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Chimney survey in Newick: what you get
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It isn’t a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. For the flue itself, you will need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. If something we see points to the flue, we’ll say so. Common reasons to book are lifted or split lead flashings and redundant stacks capped without ventilation, across flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks.
In a small place like Newick, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Newick (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Newick
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live near a park like Sheffield Park Garden, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If you live in an older home near Zion Chapel, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Newick is about 4 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. If you’re in Newick, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Newick is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for chimney surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We cover every part of the BN8 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on High Street, Church Road and Station Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Newick: Founthill (1 mile south-east), North Chailey (1 mile west), Chailey (1 mile south-west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Down Street (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (4 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Newick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sheffield Park Garden and The Royal Oak Inn. Newick’s nearest station is Uckfield station, about 3.6 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). The countryside around Newick includes Brickfield Meadow.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Newick often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Common roof problems in Newick
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are frequently fixed to chimneys. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Take a building like Newick Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- When you will get the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
FAQs for Newick
I let a flat near Uckfield station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Newick listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where applicable. If part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. It isn’t a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp, and we’ll say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How do I book a survey in Newick?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
It depends on its condition and your plans. We record how the stack is doing and whether it’s capped with ventilation. If you are thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
What we look for on each type of roof
Brick stacks
Brick stacks rely on sound pointing to keep water out. We check the bricks for spalling and the joints for erosion.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Stains on timbers or brickwork around the stack can point to a leak. We record what we see with photos.
More services for Newick
How we price chimney surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.