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Chimney survey in Saltdean, Brighton and Hove
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Saltdean, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Saltdean
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space where it is safe. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. If you’re worried about flashings pulling away from the stack and gaps in the mortar around the pots, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared and party-wall stacks, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts alike.
Houses in smaller places like Saltdean can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Saltdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Homes around Saltdean frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You tell us whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Prices for chimney surveys in Saltdean
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
When to book a survey in Saltdean
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. Loose pots can follow.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- A chimney out of line
- Cracked or missing flaunching
If you live in an older home near St Nicholas, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their report turnaround times
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their track record with similar roofs
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each stack. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Look at your chimneys from the ground now and then, especially after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot loose pots, missing mortar or lifted flashings.
What happens if roof problems are left?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. On a bungalow or cottage around Saltdean, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Chimney surveys around Saltdean
Saltdean lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Southease station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. With Monk's House about 3.5 miles north-east, the area around Saltdean has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Saltdean is about 1 mile west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. If you’re in Saltdean, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover Saltdean and the places around it.
Every address in BN2 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Hill Road, School Lane and Lynwood Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Saltdean include East Saltdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile north-west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Roedean (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Brighton (4 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (6 miles west), Carlton Hill (4 miles west), Hanover (4 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Around Saltdean
In Saltdean, that means homes and buildings near Beacon Hill, Queen Victoria pub and Longhill High School. The closest station to Saltdean is Southease station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include French Convalescent Home (3 miles west) and Brighton Motor Museum (3.5 miles west). The countryside around Saltdean includes Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Saltdean
How do I find out if my home in Saltdean is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Southease station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
A leaning stack should be looked at. We record the lean, the brickwork and the pointing, and recommend a structural engineer where it may be a structural concern.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
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.