East Sussex · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Nutley, East Sussex
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? We carry out chimney surveys in Nutley and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- A chimney out of line
How a chimney survey works in Nutley
If you’re buying a home with chimneys, it’s worth knowing their condition before you exchange. On older stacks, we frequently find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. You get photos and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it. We survey chimney pots and cowls, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings pulling away from the stack and mortar washing out of the joints.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Nutley (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Nutley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Nutley?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Buxted station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. We check the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can discuss it with them.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. For the flue, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
Damp on a chimney breast normally 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.
More services for Nutley
Different roofs, different checks
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. We record any cracking and where it is.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a small place like Nutley, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
Chimney surveys around Nutley
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Anyone responsible for a site like Nutley Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St James the Less, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Buxted station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Nutley is about 5 miles north-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cover Nutley and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
All of TN22 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include High Street, The Vintry and Clock House Lane. We also cover the places around Nutley: Horney Common (2 miles south-east), Duddleswell (2 miles east), Chelwood Common (2 miles west), Chelwood Gate (2 miles north-west) and Furner's Green (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Lewes (11 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south-east), South Malling (11 miles south) and Heathfield (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Nutley
Around Nutley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Nutley Arms. For rail, the closest station is Buxted station, about 4.3 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Waterbury Castle (4.1 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Nutley
If you are buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. For an older or listed building in a place like Nutley, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
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, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.