West Sussex · London and the South East
Chimney survey in Pease Pottage, West Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Pease Pottage. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- A stack that appears to lean
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
About our chimney survey in Pease Pottage
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. Typical surveys look at disused chimneys trapping moisture and a stack that appears to lean, on brick chimney stacks, flaunching and chimney breasts.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Pease Pottage drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Pease Pottage (RH11)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Towns and villages near Pease Pottage
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Pease Pottage homes and their roofs
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as Tyes Place, about 3.4 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Pease Pottage goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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.
If you live near a park like Tilgate Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Crawley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Pease Pottage is about 2 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. Surveys in Pease Pottage work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Pease Pottage is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for chimney surveys.
We work across the RH11 postcode area for chimney surveys. Local streets include Bellevue Farm Road, Gordons Way and Stanford Brook Way, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Pease Pottage: Furnace Green (2 miles north-east), Balcombe Lane (3 miles east), Balcombe (3 miles south-east), Staplefield (3 miles south) and Worth Abbey (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles west) and West Green (3 miles north).
What’s near Pease Pottage
We work in homes and buildings around The Black Swan pub, Tilgate Park and Cottesmore School. The closest station to Pease Pottage is Crawley station, roughly 2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include County Mall (2.1 miles north) and Crawley Museum (2.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is usually a modest job. Left for a few winters, frost and water can loosen pots and bricks, and the work grows. In an older home around Pease Pottage, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Pease Pottage
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Questions from Pease Pottage
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Pease Pottage worth including?
Frequently, yes, so mention it as you book. Flat-roofed garages and porches are common in new towns like Crawley, and older felt coverings may be near the end of their life.
Will you come out to Pease Pottage?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
A leaning stack should be looked at. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. Where applicable, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. A visit to a smaller place like Pease Pottage is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Conditions inside walls
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
What we are asked to look at in Pease Pottage
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. In time, the pots can become loose.
Problems we come across often include:
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
For businesses in and around places such as County Mall, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- When you’ll get the report