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Chimney survey in Offham, East Sussex
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Offham, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Mortar washing out of the joints
How a chimney survey works in Offham
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and chimney pots and cowls, and common reasons people get in touch are damp on a chimney breast inside and gaps in the mortar around the pots.
Some older homes in villages like Offham 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Offham (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
When to book a survey in Offham
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Flaunching that has broken away
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a stack seems to lean, do not leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. In a small place like Offham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Offham
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Cooksbridge station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Offham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. We inspect everything that’s safely in view and what you give us access to. Where a problem appears to be on next door’s side, we note it and you can raise it with them.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you cover Offham for chimney surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Offham.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
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What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a small place like Offham, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Chimney surveys in Offham: local notes
Anne of Cleves House, about 1.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Offham. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Cooksbridge station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live near a park such as Railway Land, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Offham is about 1 mile north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Offham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our East Sussex coverage includes Offham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We cover every part of BN7 for chimney surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Hamsey (1 mile north-east), Lewes (1 mile south-east), South Malling (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles south-east) and Cliffe (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
What’s near Offham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Railway Land, The Blacksmiths Arms and Lewes Old Grammar School. For rail, the closest station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 0.9 miles north. Nearby you will also find Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (3.8 miles south-west) and Lewes Castle (1.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Malling Down and Offham Hill.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.