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Chimney survey in Ticehurst, East Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. Chimney surveys in Ticehurst, with photos and a clear written report.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Worn or missing pointing
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Chimney survey in Ticehurst
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. We are frequently asked to look into signs that a stack is leaning and staining on walls around the chimney, on shared and party-wall stacks, lead flashings and flaunching.
Somewhere as small as Ticehurst, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Ticehurst (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys around Ticehurst
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, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 3.2 miles north lies Scotney Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Ticehurst has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Stonegate station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Ticehurst is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Bookings from Ticehurst are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN5 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include High Street, Springfields and Farthing Hill, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Three Leg Cross (1 mile north-west), Flimwell (2 miles east), Stonecrouch (2 miles north), Burgh Hill (3 miles south-east) and Etchingham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles west), St Leonards (15 miles south-east) and Uckfield (14 miles west).
Near you in Ticehurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chequers Public House. The closest station to Ticehurst is Stonegate station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Finchcocks Musical Museum (4 miles north) and Ticehurst House Hospital (0.6 miles west). Not far away are Bewl Water.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Ticehurst
Will you come out to Ticehurst?
Yes. Ticehurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Ticehurst 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. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Cottages and farmhouses around Ticehurst often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- 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.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ticehurst
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ticehurst and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common roof problems in Ticehurst
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Mortar can deteriorate unevenly from flue gases and moisture, which is one reason stacks start to lean.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Towns and villages near Ticehurst
What else we do in Ticehurst
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the chimney stack, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a stack seems to lean, do not leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you can decide what to do next. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ticehurst can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.