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Chimney Survey in Northchapel
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Northchapel and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Northchapel
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. We record what we find with photographs and recommendations. We survey lead flashings, flaunching and chimney breasts, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged chimney pots and cowls and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack.
Older buildings in small places like Northchapel may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Northchapel (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Northchapel
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Nearby places to Northchapel
Also in Northchapel
Northchapel questions
Will you come out to Northchapel?
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 is useful to know about access.
I let a flat near Haslemere station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
A leaning stack should be looked at. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Prices for chimney surveys in Northchapel
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Problems frequently go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Older cottages and farmhouses around Northchapel can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- A written report with photographs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
What’s behind the render cannot be seen without removing some, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joint between the stack and the roof. The survey looks at whether the lead is tight, sound and well fixed.
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Somewhere like Northchapel needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Northchapel
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. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Northchapel has a long history of building, with Petworth House about 4.9 miles south. If your home is one of 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.
If you let a flat or house near Haslemere station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Michael, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Northchapel Community Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Northchapel is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in West Sussex. Northchapel is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. Guildford is in our area too.
Chimney surveys in GU28 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Pipers Lane, Valentines Lea and St Michaels Close, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Ebernoe (2 miles south-east), Shillinglee (2 miles north-east), Lurgashall (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles north-west) and Ramsnest Common (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south-east), Billingshurst (9 miles east), Roffey (15 miles east), Southwater (13 miles east) and Midhurst (7 miles south-west).
Around Northchapel
We work in homes and buildings around Deepwell Tavern. The closest station to Northchapel is Haslemere station, about 4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.