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Chimney survey in Upper Beeding, West Sussex
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Upper Beeding, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
Chimney survey in Upper Beeding
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. Where part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so. Every defect we find is photographed and described in plain words. We survey brick chimney stacks, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts, and people most often book us about frost-damaged brickwork on the stack and cracked or missing flaunching.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Upper Beeding (BN44)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift in wind or pull out of their mortar joints. We photograph any we find that look loose or damaged.
When to book a survey in Upper Beeding
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. When flashings fail, water often shows up in the loft or on the chimney breast. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Worn or missing pointing
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Anyone responsible for a site like Upper Beeding Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Towns and villages near Upper Beeding
What else we do in Upper Beeding
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upper Beeding
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Upper Beeding and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a hamlet or village like Upper Beeding, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Upper Beeding homes and their roofs
Upper Beeding lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. About 4.6 miles south-east lies Portslade Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Upper Beeding has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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.
Homes near green spaces such as Hillside Park (parke sa Hiniusang Gingharian) can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Peter, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Upper Beeding is about 3 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Upper Beeding and the surrounding area. Our West Sussex coverage includes Upper Beeding. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in BN44 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on High Street, Monks Walk and Hyde Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Upper Beeding, we cover Bramber (1 mile west), Botolphs (1 mile south-west), Steyning (1 mile west), Sompting (4 miles south-west) and Lancing (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south-east).
Around Upper Beeding
We work in homes and buildings around Hillside Park (parke sa Hiniusang Gingharian) and Steyning Grammar School. For rail, the closest station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 3.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (3.5 miles south-east) and Steyning Museum (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Truleigh Hill and Mill Hill.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Book a sweep for flues that are in use
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked, and moved if they’re working it loose. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
Why get it checked now?
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it is doing. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent and the council can advise. In a small place like Upper Beeding, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Upper Beeding
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Upper Beeding: your questions answered
Is my home in Upper Beeding listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is the coastal weather around Upper Beeding hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Upper Beeding?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.