West Sussex · London and the South East
Warnham Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Warnham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- A chimney out of line
- Mortar washing out of the joints
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Warnham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
For a price for chimney surveys in Warnham, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Chimney survey in Warnham
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. Common reasons to book are damp on a chimney breast inside and pots or cowls that look unsafe, across chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching.
Somewhere as small as Warnham, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Warnham (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about chimney surveys in Warnham
I let a flat near Warnham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Is Warnham within the area you cover?
Yes. Warnham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp, and we will say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
It depends on its condition and your plans. We record how the stack is doing and whether it’s capped with ventilation. If you are thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
What affects the price in Warnham
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney pots and cowls
For unused flues, we check whether caps or cowls allow ventilation. Capping without ventilation can trap moisture.
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. The survey checks for cracking, bulging and staining in the render.
Chimney surveys around Warnham
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Margaret: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building like Warnham CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Trees in and around Warnham Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Warnham is about 2 miles north-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out chimney surveys in Warnham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Warnham is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the RH12 postcode area for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Hollands Way, Stanford Orchard and Gardeners Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Broadbridge Heath (2 miles south), Holbrook (2 miles east), Horsham (2 miles south-east), Rowhook (2 miles west) and Tower Hill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (7 miles east), Haywards Heath (13 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles east), Broadfield (6 miles east) and Storrington (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Warnham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Warnham Park, The Greets Inn and Greenway Academy. The closest station to Warnham is Warnham station, about 1 mile east of the centre. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Warnham. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.