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Chimney survey in Upperton, West Sussex
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Upperton? We carry out chimney surveys in Upperton and across West Sussex.
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Chimney survey in Upperton: what you get
Redundant chimneys are common, particularly where fires have been replaced by central heating. Even when it isn’t used, a stack has to stay weathertight. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. Typical surveys look at worn or missing pointing and flashings pulling away from the stack, across chimney breasts, lead flashings and shared and party-wall stacks.
In a small place like Upperton, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Upperton (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for chimney surveys in Upperton
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
We will usually ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a hamlet or village like Upperton, 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.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Upperton questions
Is Upperton within the area you cover?
Yes, Upperton is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Upperton listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
It can come from several places: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. We look at each one and note the most likely cause.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What a chimney survey looks like in Upperton
With Petworth House about 1.2 miles south-east, Upperton sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of All Hallows are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Upperton is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings from Upperton are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our West Sussex coverage includes Upperton. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across GU28 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Upperton: Tillington (1 mile south-east), Hampers Green (1 mile east), River (1 mile west), Petworth (1 mile south-east) and Rotherbridge (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Upperton
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.2 miles south). For a walk, there is Graffham Common and Blackdown.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Whether the flue is safe to use
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upperton
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Useful tips for Upperton property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
If the stack is shared, you can pass the report to your neighbour. The photos show the problem and which side it’s on, as far as we could see.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
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Why get it checked now?
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Problems frequently go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. Older and listed buildings around Upperton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Upperton, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.