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Chimney survey in Warninglid, West Sussex
Chimney surveys in Warninglid and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Bricks with flaking faces
Chimney survey in Warninglid
A damp patch on a chimney breast does not always come from the same place. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. We check each possibility and record what we find. You then know where to start. We survey flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flaunching that has broken away and damp on a chimney breast inside.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. 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.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Warninglid (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for chimney surveys in Warninglid
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What a chimney survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
- Flue inspections or sweeping
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
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. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Landlord and commercial surveys in Warninglid
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Warninglid. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Places near Warninglid
Also in Warninglid
Why act early in Warninglid
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Problems often go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. For an older or listed building in a place like Warninglid, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Warninglid
Can a landlord with a rental near Balcombe station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Warninglid?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We look at the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside and flag anything that suggests the flue needs a look.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. Everything is written up with photos.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Common roof problems in Warninglid
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. They can lift in wind, crack with age or pull out of the mortar joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead flashings can also be stolen.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Landlords with a home close to Balcombe station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What a chimney survey looks like in Warninglid
Tyes Place, about 1.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Warninglid. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
Warninglid is about 4 miles west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Warninglid and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Warninglid and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We work across the RH17 postcode area for chimney surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on The Street, Staplefield Lane and Orchard Way and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Slough Green (1 mile east), Staplefield (1 mile north-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles east), Brook Street (2 miles east) and Cuckfield (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles north), Horsham (6 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Warninglid
For rail, the closest station is Balcombe station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Warninglid, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.