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Sullington Chimney Survey
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Sullington, with photographs and a written report.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- A stack that appears to lean
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Sullington 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 can’t see is noted.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there’s access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
About our chimney survey in Sullington
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’ll recommend a structural engineer. We survey lead flashings, brick chimney stacks and flaunching, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps in the mortar around the pots and redundant stacks capped without ventilation.
In a village or hamlet like Sullington, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
If any part of the chimney stack couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Sullington (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to tell us when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Do you need a chimney survey in Sullington?
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Worn or missing pointing
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
For landlords with property near Amberley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the survey will not cover
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Also near Sullington
Also in Sullington
Why get it checked now?
A leaning stack should be looked at sooner rather than later. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you know where you stand. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Sullington, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
For a price for your roof in Sullington, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Sullington
- A report with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Sullington
I let a flat near Amberley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
How do I find out if my home in Sullington is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. For the flue, you will need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach. Everything is written up with photographs.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
There’s no single answer. We record how the stack is doing and whether it’s capped with ventilation. If you’re thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
How do I book a survey in Sullington?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Sullington homes and their roofs
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Parham House, about 2.5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Sullington goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Thakeham Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Sullington is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Sullington can all book chimney surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across West Sussex, we cover Sullington and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Every address in RH20 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Sullington, we cover Storrington (1 mile north-west), Heath Common (1 mile north-east), Washington (1 mile east), Rock (1 mile east) and Cootham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (8 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Sullington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Anchor Inn and Rydon Community College and the streets around them. The closest station to Sullington is Amberley station, about 4.7 miles west. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (0.7 miles north-west) and Amberley Castle (4.5 miles west). Open spaces near Sullington include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.