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Chimney survey in Pulborough, West Sussex
Need a chimney survey in Pulborough? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
How a chimney survey works in Pulborough
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where it applies. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. If you are worried about mortar washing out of the joints and damaged chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Pulborough, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Pulborough (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
Pulborough questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pulborough?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I let a flat near Pulborough station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. It is not a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We look at the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside, and we will say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Pulborough?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What we do, 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 typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Pulborough, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A small amount of repointing or new flaunching is typically a modest job. Leave it, and frost can work the stack loose, and the work grows. Blocked gutters on homes around Pulborough overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Pulborough
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Chimney surveys in Pulborough: local notes
Old Place Manor, about 0.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pulborough. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mary's Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Pulborough is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Pulborough is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Pulborough is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: RH20. You will find streets such as London Road, Station Road and Rectory Close, all of which we cover. Being close to the A283, Pulborough is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Pulborough: Hardham (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (1 mile north-west), Coldwaltham (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (3 miles west) and Bedham (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Pulborough
In Pulborough, that means homes and buildings near The Oddfellows Arms, among other places. Pulborough’s nearest station is Pulborough station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east) and Coates Castle (3.8 miles west). Not far away are Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
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 says what can and can’t be judged.
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Pulborough
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is VAT included in the price?