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Chimney survey in Scaynes Hill, West Sussex
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Scaynes Hill? We carry out chimney surveys in Scaynes Hill and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Leave it or get it looked at?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. For an older or listed building in a place like Scaynes Hill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 98% of clients satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Scaynes Hill
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it and you can then discuss it with them. You get a written report with photos and what we recommend. We survey lead flashings, brick chimney stacks and chimney pots and cowls, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are spalled or crumbling bricks and signs that a stack is leaning.
Older buildings in small places like Scaynes Hill may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Scaynes Hill (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Scaynes Hill
Also in Scaynes Hill
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Conditions inside walls
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Over time, lead can lift or come away from the brickwork. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We record their condition with photographs.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Cottages and farmhouses around Scaynes Hill often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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 roof space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Your questions about chimney surveys in Scaynes Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Scaynes Hill?
Yes, Scaynes Hill is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can a landlord with a rental near Haywards Heath station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
Have it checked rather than leaving it. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down. We record its condition with photographs, and a structural engineer can assess whether it needs work.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Local roofs in Scaynes Hill
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Ockenden Manor about 4.1 miles west, Scaynes Hill 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, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like St Augustine's CofE Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Living close to Eastern Road Nature Reserve is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Landlords with a home close to Haywards Heath station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Scaynes Hill is about 2 miles east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We carry out chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Scaynes Hill and the surrounding area. Across West Sussex, we cover Scaynes Hill and the places around it. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the RH17 postcode area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Church Road, Lewes Road and Orchard Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Haywards Heath (2 miles west), North Chailey (2 miles south-east), Wivelsfield Green (2 miles south), Wivelsfield (2 miles south-west) and Chailey (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Scaynes Hill
Around Scaynes Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oathall Community College, The Farmers pub and Great Walstead School. Scaynes Hill’s nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 2.4 miles west. Nearby you will also find Princess Royal Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Parish Museum (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Scaynes Hill includes Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Scaynes Hill
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Scaynes Hill and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.