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Chimney Survey in Rock-a-Nore
Chimney surveys in Rock-a-Nore from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
What we look for on each type of roof
Rendered stacks
Cracked render can let water in and trap it behind. Cracks are photographed and noted.
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Rock-a-Nore
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. If you’ve noticed lifted or split lead flashings and mortar washing out of the joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and chimney breasts alike.
Around Rock-a-Nore, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Rock-a-Nore (TN34, TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys around Rock-a-Nore
Rock-a-Nore lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
If you look after a building such as Ark Castledown Primary Academy, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. The streets around a church like Ebenezer Particular Baptist Chapel are frequently 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. For landlords with property near Ore station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Rock-a-Nore is about 2 miles south-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. In Rock-a-Nore, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Chimney surveys in TN34 and TN35 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Crown Lane, Croft Road and Queens Road. If you’re just outside Rock-a-Nore, we cover Hastings Old Town (1 mile north-west), Belmont (1 mile north-west), America Ground (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile north-west) and St Helen's (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (13 miles west).
Near you in Rock-a-Nore
We work in homes and buildings around The Dolphin pub, Linton Gardens and Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea. You will also find William Parker Sports College (1.8 miles north-west) and University School (1 mile west). Rock-a-Nore’s nearest station is Ore station, about 0.8 miles north. Nearby you will also find Flower Makers Museum (less than half a mile west) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (0.6 miles west). For a walk, there is Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Also near Rock-a-Nore
More services for Rock-a-Nore
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rock-a-Nore
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Questions from Rock-a-Nore
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Rock-a-Nore, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Rock-a-Nore is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rock-a-Nore?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
What does a chimney survey cover?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. Everything is written up with photos.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Do you inspect the flue?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside, and we will say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
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.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To get a price for chimney surveys in Rock-a-Nore, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Being in a smaller place like Rock-a-Nore doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
With a shared stack, the report can help when talking to next door. It shows what we found and where from the viewpoints we used.
Make sure redundant flues are capped with ventilation. That helps stop damp building up inside.