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Newtimber Chimney Survey
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in Newtimber, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Signs you need a chimney survey in Newtimber
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the loft space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- A chimney out of line
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Flaunching that has broken away
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St John Evangelist: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
How a chimney survey works in Newtimber
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it’s safe. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We survey lead flashings, chimney breasts and shared and party-wall stacks, and people most frequently book us about mortar washing out of the joints and redundant stacks capped without ventilation.
Some older homes in villages like Newtimber are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Newtimber (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Newtimber
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it is useful to know its condition first. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council and the council can advise. In a place like Newtimber, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Newtimber
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A written report with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
Landlords, agents and block managers in Newtimber
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Prices for chimney surveys in Newtimber
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The shape of the roof and its details
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Newtimber can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Newtimber: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Hassocks station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newtimber?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Newtimber homes and their roofs
With Portslade Manor about 4.6 miles south, Newtimber sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of Hassocks station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Newtimber is about 5 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Newtimber, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We cover every part of BN6 for chimney surveys. We also cover the places around Newtimber: Clayton (2 miles east), Hurstpierpoint (2 miles north), Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-east), Hassocks (2 miles north-east) and Keymer (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (12 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles south-west).
Around Newtimber
The nearest railway station is Hassocks station, about 2.4 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (4.2 miles north) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Woods Mill and Wolstonbury Hill.