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Chimney Survey in Tisman's Common
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Tisman's Common, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Staining on walls around the chimney
About our chimney survey in Tisman's Common
A chimney survey is about the outside of the stack and the roof around it. It is not a flue inspection, a chimney sweep or a gas safety inspection. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. Common reasons to book are spalled or crumbling bricks and gaps in the mortar around the pots, on flaunching, lead flashings and chimney breasts.
Somewhere as small as Tisman's Common, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Tisman's Common (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the condition of each part of the stack and any damp inside. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It is far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
How we price chimney surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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FAQs for Tisman's Common
Will you come out to Tisman's Common?
Yes. Tisman's Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Tisman's Common is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
Damp on a chimney breast normally means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping and records the likely cause.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Older roofs in small places like Tisman's Common can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We check 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 loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
Chimney surveys in Tisman's Common: local notes
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Pennthorpe School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Baptist, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Tisman's Common is about 7 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Tisman's Common and the rest of West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We survey roofs across the RH12 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Hornshill Lane and Loxwood Road. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Bucks Green (1 mile east), Rudgwick (1 mile east), The Haven (2 miles south-east), Slinfold (3 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (7 miles east), Broadfield (12 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (11 miles east).
Near you in Tisman's Common
We work in homes and buildings around Rudgwick Primary School and The Queen's Head Public House, among other places.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tisman's Common
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Landlords and agents in Tisman's Common book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Tisman's Common
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching