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Ringmer Chimney Survey
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in Ringmer, with photos and a clear written report.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ringmer
Historic houses such as Glyndebourne, about 1.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Ringmer goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Glynde station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Ringmer Primary and Nursery School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Ringmer is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Surveys in Ringmer work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across East Sussex, we cover Ringmer. There is also a page for Brighton.
We work across the BN8 postcode area for chimney surveys. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Ashcroft Close, Springett Avenue and Danforth Way. We also cover Ashton Green (1 mile east), Glyndebourne (1 mile south), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (2 miles south-west) and South Malling (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Ringmer
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Anchor pub and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form. Ringmer’s nearest station is Glynde station, roughly 2.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (1.5 miles east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
About our chimney survey in Ringmer
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We survey chimney pots and cowls, chimney breasts and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are bricks with flaking faces and loose, cracked or missing pots.
In a smaller place like Ringmer, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Ringmer (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Ringmer, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks frequently have soft lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it is useful to know its condition first. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council, so check with them first. In a smaller place like Ringmer, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ringmer
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Common questions in Ringmer
Is Ringmer within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Glynde station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
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Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
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 anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ringmer
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Hidden damage within the stack
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls