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Chimney Survey in Storrington
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Storrington from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Bricks with flaking faces
Chimney survey in Storrington: what you get
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. We survey chimney breasts, brick chimney stacks and shared and party-wall stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are disused chimneys trapping moisture and a stack that appears to lean.
Around Storrington, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Storrington (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the chimney stack, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
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Storrington homes and their roofs
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Storrington has a long history of building, with Parham House about 2 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Storrington Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Trees in and around Parham Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Storrington is about 7 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Surveys in Storrington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our West Sussex coverage includes Storrington and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Chimney surveys in RH20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Windmill Copse, Wantley Lane and Field End. Being close to the B2139, Storrington is simple for us to get to for chimney surveys. Other places close to Storrington include Cootham (1 mile west), Sullington (1 mile south-east), Heath Common (1 mile east), Abingworth (1 mile north-east) and West Chiltington Common (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south-west).
Around Storrington
We work in homes and buildings around Parham Park, Rydon Community College and The Moon pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, about 3.9 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (under half a mile south) and Amberley Castle (4.1 miles west). The countryside around Storrington includes Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Storrington: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Storrington?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Pulborough station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
How do I book a survey in Storrington?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
My chimney looks like it is leaning. What should I do?
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 structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Storrington
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a survey in Storrington, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Don’t use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. That helps stop damp building up inside.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Most people never get a close look at their chimney stacks. Defects tend to go unseen until there’s a stain. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. In an older home around Storrington, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Storrington
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
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