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Chimney Survey in North Mundham
Chimney surveys in North Mundham and the rest of West Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
FAQs for North Mundham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in North Mundham?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like North Mundham?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
Damp on a chimney breast usually means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping and records the likely cause.
My chimney looks like it’s leaning. What should I do?
A leaning stack should be looked at. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
How a chimney survey works in North Mundham
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We check whatever is safely visible and what the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it and you can then discuss it with them. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. If you are worried about damp on a chimney breast inside and gaps where the stack meets the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- North Mundham (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a chimney survey looks like in North Mundham
North Mundham lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. With Goodwood House about 4 miles north, North Mundham sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Stephen, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like North Mundham Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
North Mundham is about 2 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out chimney surveys in North Mundham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We survey roofs across PO20 for chimney surveys. Local streets include Church Road, Fletcher Place and Palmer Place, and we cover them all. We also cover Runcton (1 mile east), Hunston (1 mile west), Merston (1 mile east), Donnington (1 mile west) and Lagness (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles north-east).
Around North Mundham
Around North Mundham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Spotted Cow Public House and Chichester High School For Girls, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north-west).
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near North Mundham 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.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. That helps stop damp building up inside.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.