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Offington Chimney Survey
Need a chimney survey in Offington? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Bricks with flaking faces
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Offington
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. 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. If you are worried about spalled or crumbling bricks and a chimney out of line, we can find out what’s behind it, on flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts alike.
In a small place like Offington, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Offington (BN14, BN13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Offington
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Offington, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. 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. Ecclesden Manor, about 3.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Offington. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Thomas A Becket Junior School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near West Worthing station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Offington is about 1 mile north-east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Surveys in Offington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN14 and BN13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Rogate Road, Warren Road and Hall Avenue or a nearby road, we can survey it. Offington is on the A24 and A27, so it’s easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Salvington (1 mile west), Broadwater (1 mile south-east), Worthing (1 mile south-west), Findon Valley (1 mile north) and Sompting (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west).
What’s near Offington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Thomas A Becket First School, The Thomas a Becket pub and Durrington Minature Railway. The nearest railway station is West Worthing station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Old Castle (0.6 miles south) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (0.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
FAQs for Offington
Do you cover smaller places like Offington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Offington?
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.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We survey what we can see safely, and note anything that seems to involve next door.
What do you check on a chimney?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We look from ground level, from windows and from the loft where it is safe. Where it applies, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
What we are asked to look at in Offington
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are often fixed to chimneys. The extra load in wind can work bricks and joints loose. Any fixings on the stack are checked and recorded.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Andrew's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the survey will not cover
- How soon the report will arrive
Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. We record any we can see.
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used where lead would typically be. They tend to crack, so we check them closely.
Why act early in Offington
Damp in a chimney breast normally gets worse while the cause is left. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Knowing whether it’s the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. Older and listed buildings around Offington may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. We use plain English and a photo for each defect, so it is easy to follow.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, especially after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often see cracked flaunching or lifted lead.
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How we price chimney surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere like Offington needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
To get a price for chimney surveys in Offington, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.