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Chimney survey in Telham, East Sussex
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Telham and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- A stack that appears to lean
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
Do you need a chimney survey in Telham?
Many chimneys are no longer used. If a stack is capped or blocked without ventilation, moisture can build up inside. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Anyone responsible for a site like Claverham Community College will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their insurance cover
- What they will not be able to tell you
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Telham
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. Over the years, the flaunching cracks, the pointing wears and flashings lift. That lets water into the brickwork, which can show up as damp on a chimney breast or in the loft space. A survey finds these problems and records them with photos. Typical surveys look at flaunching that has broken away and gaps where the stack meets the roof, across brick chimney stacks, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Telham are 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Telham (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for chimney surveys in Telham
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Also in Telham
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- Flue inspections or sweeping
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
Telham homes and their roofs
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Telham, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. The wider area around Telham has a long history of building, with Durhamford Manor about 2.4 miles north. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Chapel of the Ascension: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Battle station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Telham is about 4 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Telham and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across East Sussex, we cover Telham and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN33 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Hastings Road, Starr's Green Lane and Starrs Mead and the roads around them. With the A2100 close by, Telham is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Telham: Kent Street (2 miles east), Sedlescombe (2 miles north-east), Whatlington (2 miles north), Westfield (3 miles east) and Swaile's Green (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-east) and Polegate (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Telham
We work in homes and buildings around The Black Horse Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Battle station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Hastings Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. Older cottages and farmhouses around Telham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Telham
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Landlord and commercial surveys in Telham
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Telham questions
Is the coastal weather around Telham hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Telham is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Will you come out to Telham?
Yes, Telham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What do you check on a chimney?
The survey covers the pots and cowls, the flaunching, the pointing, the bricks and the flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. Everything is written up with photographs.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. If it’s capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. We check how it’s capped and its condition, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
How do I book a survey in Telham?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older roofs in small places like Telham can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.