East Sussex · London and the South East
Town Row Chimney Survey
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Town Row. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Chimney survey in Town Row
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. A disused stack still needs looking after. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. If you are worried about gaps in the mortar around the pots and redundant stacks capped without ventilation, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Town Row 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.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Town Row (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Make sure redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
Nearby places to Town Row
What else we do in Town Row
Landlords, agents and block managers in Town Row
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
FAQs for Town Row
Will you come out to Town Row?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Town Row?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. Many houses share stacks with a neighbour. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Town Row, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
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. Don’t go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Chimney surveys in Town Row: local notes
Historic houses like Wadhurst Castle, about 4.4 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Town Row goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Denys are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Crowborough station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Town Row is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Town Row, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our East Sussex coverage includes Town Row. There is also a page for Crawley.
All of TN6 is within our area for chimney surveys. Local streets include Station Road, Station Close and Spout Hill, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Town Row, we cover Rotherfield (1 mile south-west), High Cross (1 mile south), Argos Hill (1 mile south), Mark Cross (1 mile north-east) and Woolbridge (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Hailsham (13 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (6 miles south) and Upper Horsebridge (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Town Row
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The King's Arms Public House and St Joseph Seminary. The closest station to Town Row is Crowborough station, about 2 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
What we are asked to look at in Town Row
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 recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
Take a building like Rotherfield Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will the report include photos?
- What the survey won’t cover
- What experience they bring