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Chimney Survey in Silverhill
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Silverhill, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Leave it or get it looked at?
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. Arranging work in a smaller place like Silverhill is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How a chimney survey works in Silverhill
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. We record what we find with photos and recommendations. We survey chimney breasts, flaunching and brick chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flashings pulling away from the stack and damp on a chimney breast inside.
In a smaller place like Silverhill, 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. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Silverhill (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Silverhill, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Silverhill
Silverhill is within about 2 miles of the coast, 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. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Take a building like Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of St Leonards Warrior Square station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Silverhill is about 1 mile west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Bookings from Silverhill are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Silverhill is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: TN38, TN37 and TN34. We cover properties on Duke Road, Vale Road and Drury Lane. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Hastings (1 mile east), Hollington (1 mile north-west), St Leonards (1 mile south), Blacklands (1 mile east) and St Helen's (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west).
What’s near Silverhill
Around Silverhill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Duke pub, Alexandra Park and University School, among other places. The nearest railway station is St Leonards Warrior Square station, about 0.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.3 miles south-east) and The True Crime Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
Common questions in Silverhill
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Silverhill?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Silverhill is listed?
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.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend, in order of urgency where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common roof problems in Silverhill
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the loft space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Look out for signs like these:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- A stack that appears to lean
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the survey won’t cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?