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Shipton Green Chimney Survey
A careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Shipton Green, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Conditions inside walls
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Shipton Green
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
About our chimney survey in Shipton Green
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. Common reasons to book are damp on a chimney breast inside and a chimney out of line, across chimney breasts, lead flashings and shared and party-wall stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Shipton Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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 is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Shipton Green (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Shipton Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
What a chimney survey looks like in Shipton Green
Shipton Green is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Birdham CE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Nicholas' Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Bosham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Shipton Green is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide chimney surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Shipton Green and the surrounding area. Shipton Green is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for chimney surveys. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Shipton Green Lane and Itchenor Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Shipton Green: Somerley (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile east), Almodington (2 miles south-east), Earnley (2 miles south) and East Wittering (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Near you in Shipton Green
The closest station to Shipton Green is Bosham station, roughly 3.6 miles north. A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Shipton Green includes Pilsey Island.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Shipton Green questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shipton Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
I let a flat near Bosham station. Can you check the roof?
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 some details.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
It can come from several places: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Why it is worth a survey now in Shipton Green
Damp in a chimney breast usually gets worse while the cause is left. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Knowing whether it’s the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. Around Shipton Green, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Shipton Green
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
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Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. It shows what we found and where from the viewpoints we used.
Have worn pointing and cracked flaunching dealt with early. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.