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Chimney survey in Slough Green, West Sussex
Chimney surveys in Slough Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Worn or missing pointing
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting 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 applicable.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Slough Green
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it is safe. A drone inspection is part of our Premium Survey where it applies. If we cannot see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. Typical surveys look at signs that a stack is leaning and spalled or crumbling bricks, on shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and brick chimney stacks.
In a small place like Slough Green, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Slough Green (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Slough Green homes and their roofs
With Tyes Place about 1.3 miles north, Slough Green 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Balcombe station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Slough Green is about 3 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Surveys in Slough Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
All of RH17 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Whitemans Green (1 mile east), Warninglid (1 mile west), Staplefield (1 mile north), Brook Street (1 mile east) and Cuckfield (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Around Slough Green
Slough Green’s nearest station is Balcombe station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Cuckfield Museum (1.4 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (3.7 miles south). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
Common roof problems in Slough Green
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the loft space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- A stack that appears to lean
- Worn or missing pointing
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Take a building like Warden Park School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- How soon the report will arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
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Why get it checked now?
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. In a small place like Slough Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Slough Green
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Slough Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Prices for chimney surveys in Slough Green
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
For a price for chimney surveys in Slough Green, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Slough Green: your questions answered
Is my home in Slough Green listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Slough Green?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable. If part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. Capping without airflow can lead to damp. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.