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Chimney Survey in Newpound Common
Chimney surveys in Newpound Common, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
About our chimney survey in Newpound Common
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. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. We check each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. We survey brick chimney stacks, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching, and the problems we are asked to look at most are staining on walls around the chimney and cracked or missing flaunching.
Somewhere as small as Newpound Common, homes are frequently 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. 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 frequently need the most attention.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Newpound Common (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Newpound Common
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Peter Ad Vincula, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Billingshurst station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wisborough Green Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Newpound Common is about 8 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Newpound Common can all book chimney surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across West Sussex, we cover Newpound Common. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We work across RH14 for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Newpound and Newpound Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Newpound Common include Billingshurst (2 miles south-east), Five Oaks (3 miles east), The Haven (3 miles north-east), Coneyhurst (3 miles south-east) and Tisman's Common (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (8 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south) and Broadfield (13 miles east).
Near you in Newpound Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Cricketers Arms Public House and The Weald School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Billingshurst station, about 2.1 miles south-east. The countryside around Newpound Common includes The Mens.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney pots and cowls
For unused flues, we check whether caps or cowls allow ventilation. Capping without ventilation can trap moisture.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts often point to a problem above. We check the breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach.
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Newpound Common: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Billingshurst station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Newpound Common is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What does a chimney survey cover?
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 roof space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Conditions inside walls
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Around Newpound Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. Older cottages and farmhouses around Newpound Common can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- A report with photographs
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.