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Robertsbridge Chimney Survey
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Robertsbridge. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts often point to a problem above. We check them and at the stack in the loft where there’s safe access.
Rendered stacks
We cannot see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report explains what we could and couldn’t assess.
Chimney survey in Robertsbridge
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. Inside, we check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft where it’s safe to reach. You get a report with photographs and our recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We survey shared and party-wall stacks, chimney pots and cowls and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flashings pulling away from the stack and redundant stacks capped without ventilation.
Somewhere as small as Robertsbridge, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Robertsbridge (TN32)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Robertsbridge
The wider area around Robertsbridge has a long history of building, with Durhamford Manor about 3.8 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Robertsbridge United Reformed Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For landlords with property near Robertsbridge station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Robertsbridge is about 9 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Robertsbridge and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in TN32 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Station Road, High Street and Glenleigh Walk or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Robertsbridge: Northbridge Street (1 mile north-east), Salehurst (1 mile north-east), John's Cross (2 miles south-east), Mountfield (2 miles south) and Oxley's Green (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
Around Robertsbridge
In Robertsbridge, that means homes and buildings near The Ostrich Hotel and Robertsbridge Community College and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Robertsbridge itself: Robertsbridge station. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Robertsbridge include Senlac Hill.
Prices for chimney surveys in Robertsbridge
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Robertsbridge. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Common questions in Robertsbridge
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Robertsbridge?
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.
Is Robertsbridge within the area you cover?
Yes, Robertsbridge is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
Damp on a chimney breast usually means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping and records the likely cause.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
Yes. We look at the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can discuss it with them.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Robertsbridge?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. It isn’t a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp, and we’ll say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older rural homes like those around Robertsbridge can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What we are asked to look at in Robertsbridge
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. Loose pots can follow.
Look out for signs like these:
- Worn or missing pointing
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Anyone responsible for a site like Salehurst Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.