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Chimney survey in North Heath, West Sussex
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in North Heath, with photographs and a written report.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
How a chimney survey works in North Heath
If you’re buying a home with chimneys, it is worth knowing their condition before you exchange. On older stacks, we frequently find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. We survey lead flashings, flaunching and brick chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lifted or split lead flashings and loose, cracked or missing pots.
Somewhere as small as North Heath, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- North Heath (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it’s 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 North Heath, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Questions from North Heath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in North Heath?
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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Pulborough station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The written report follows by email.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in North Heath?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
Don’t ignore it. Leaning often comes from mortar breaking down unevenly. We record its condition with photographs, and a structural engineer can confirm whether it’s stable.
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Prices for chimney surveys in North Heath
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
Chimney surveys in North Heath: local notes
Old Place Manor, about 2.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around North Heath. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Pulborough station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
North Heath is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in North Heath, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. North Heath is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for chimney surveys. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Gay Street Lane and Stane Street and the roads around them. We also cover Gay Street (1 mile south-east), Adversane (1 mile north), Codmore Hill (1 mile south-west), Broomershill (1 mile south) and Nutbourne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in North Heath
North Heath’s nearest station is Pulborough station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. The countryside around North Heath includes The Mens.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. That helps you brief them.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like North Heath can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in North Heath
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in North Heath. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.