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Chimney survey in Salvington, West Sussex
Chimney surveys in Salvington from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Salvington
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: 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. 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. We survey lead flashings, brick chimney stacks and shared and party-wall stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are staining on walls around the chimney and gaps in the mortar around the pots.
In a smaller place like Salvington, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Salvington (BN13, BN14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Salvington
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Salvington. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
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Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Salvington
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
FAQs for Salvington
I let a flat near West Worthing station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Do you cover smaller places like Salvington?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
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.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can be seen safely: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
When to book a survey in Salvington
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Living close to Durrington Minature Railway is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Chimney surveys in Salvington: local notes
Salvington lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. With Ecclesden Manor about 3.2 miles west, Salvington sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Take a building like Durrington Infant School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near St Symphorian's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Salvington is about 1 mile north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Salvington, we can come and survey your property. Salvington is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for chimney surveys. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
All of BN13 and BN14 is covered for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Stone Lane, Links Road and Lindum Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Salvington include the A24 and A27. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Offington (1 mile east), Worthing (1 mile south), Broadwater (1 mile south-east), Findon Valley (1 mile north) and East Worthing (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Salvington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Thomas A Becket First School, Durrington High School and Durrington Minature Railway, among other places. The nearest railway station is West Worthing station, about 1.2 miles south. A little further out are The Acre (1.9 miles south) and Old Castle (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Salvington includes Widewater Lagoon and Highdown Hill.
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 falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
How we price chimney surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Salvington, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.