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Roser's Cross Chimney Survey
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Roser's Cross? We carry out chimney surveys in Roser's Cross and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
How a chimney survey works in Roser's Cross
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. If you are worried about gaps in the mortar around the pots and spalled or crumbling bricks, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on shared and party-wall stacks, lead flashings and brick chimney stacks alike.
Somewhere as small as Roser's Cross, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Roser's Cross (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Roser's Cross
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
Roof by roof
Brick stacks
Most chimney stacks are built of brick, with mortar joints that wear over time. The survey looks for crumbling bricks and worn or missing mortar.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we look at what supports the stack. A structural engineer should confirm whether it’s adequate.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you are thinking of removing or reducing a stack, it helps to know its condition first. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent and the council can advise. For older village homes like those around Roser's Cross, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Prices that include VAT
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What a chimney survey looks like in Roser's Cross
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
Homes near green spaces such as Passingworth Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Roser's Cross is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We carry out chimney surveys in Roser's Cross for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across East Sussex, we cover Roser's Cross and the places around it. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across TN21 for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Forest Place, Warren Lane and Fir Grove Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Roser's Cross include Waldron (1 mile south), Cross in Hand (1 mile north-east), Lions Green (2 miles south), Sandy Cross (2 miles east) and Heathfield (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Roser's Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Passingworth Park and The Star Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Buxted station, about 3.7 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Uckfield Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (2.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Roser's Cross includes Selwyns Wood.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a hamlet or village like Roser's Cross, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- 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
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Roser's Cross questions
I let a flat near Buxted station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Roser's Cross?
Yes, Roser's Cross is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How can you see the top of the stack?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies. We note anything we couldn’t see.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What we are asked to look at in Roser's Cross
A stack takes the weather from every direction. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Flaunching that has broken away
Landlords with a home close to Buxted station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
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What affects the price in Roser's Cross
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.