West Sussex · London and the South East
Toddington Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Toddington and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Mortar washing out of the joints
FAQs for Toddington
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Toddington, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Can a landlord with a rental near Littlehampton station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. If it’s capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. Our survey records its condition and how it’s capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Is Toddington in your area?
Yes. We cover Toddington and the rest of West Sussex. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Chimney survey in Toddington: what you get
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It is not a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. For the flue itself, you’ll need a sweep or, for gas appliances, a Gas Safe registered engineer. If something we see points to the flue, we’ll say so. We survey lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts, and people most often book us about lifted or split lead flashings and flaunching that has broken away.
Around Toddington, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Toddington (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. A visit to a smaller place like Toddington is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
Signs you need a chimney survey in Toddington
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Worn or missing pointing
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- A chimney out of line
Homes near green spaces such as Mewsbrook Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their report turnaround times
Chimney surveys around Toddington
Toddington lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further 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 Toddington has a long history of building, with Ecclesden Manor about 2.8 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lyminster Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Littlehampton station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Toddington is about 1 mile north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We carry out chimney surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Toddington and nearby. Toddington is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Brighton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the BN17 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Toddington Lane, Hide Close and Hollist Chase or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Toddington include Lyminster (1 mile north-west), Wick (1 mile west), Littlehampton (1 mile south), Poling (1 mile north-east) and Rustington (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Toddington
We work in homes and buildings around Littlehampton College, Mewsbrook Park and Locomotive Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Littlehampton station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Zachary Merton Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (1.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Toddington include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
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Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer or builder. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so it’s easy to follow.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked, and moved if they’re working it loose. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
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, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.