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Chimney survey in Stanmer, Brighton and Hove
Chimney surveys in Stanmer, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Stanmer
On terraced and semi-detached houses, a chimney stack is often shared with next door. We check what can safely be seen and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can then discuss it with them. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. If you’re worried about staining on walls around the chimney and frost-damaged brickwork on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Stanmer may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Stanmer (BN1)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Stanmer
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost opens up cracks in the mortar, and rain gets into worn bricks and joints. Most people book after spotting damp or a loose pot, or before buying.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
If you live in an older home near Stanmer Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the survey will not cover
Stanmer homes and their roofs
Stanmer lies within about 4 miles of the sea, 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. With Preston Manor & Gardens about 2.8 miles south-west, Stanmer 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Coldean Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you run a business near Churchill Square, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Stanmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. In Stanmer, as across Brighton and Hove, every roof gets the same careful survey. Stanmer is one of the places in Brighton and Hove where we work for chimney surveys.
Chimney surveys in BN1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Stanmer include Hollingbury (1 mile south-west), Moulsecoomb (2 miles south), Bevendean (2 miles south), Patcham (2 miles west) and Hollingdean (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (4 miles south-west), Hove (4 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south) and West Hill (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Stanmer
In Stanmer, that means homes and buildings near Stanmer Park, University of Sussex Library and Brighton Aldridge Community Academy and the streets around them. Stanmer’s nearest station is Falmer station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Churchill Square (3.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Hidden damage within the stack
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Stanmer
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
Questions from Stanmer
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Stanmer?
It can do. Stanmer is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
I let a flat near Falmer station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How do I book a survey in Stanmer?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The written report follows by email.
Useful tips for Stanmer property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Check unused flues are capped with ventilation
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the pots, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings, and any damp we found inside. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
Nearby places to Stanmer
What else we do in Stanmer
How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Rendered stacks
We cannot see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report says what can and can’t be judged.
What affects the price in Stanmer
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a small place like Stanmer, access is normally 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.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.