West Sussex · London and the South East
Watersfield Chimney Survey
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Watersfield from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Watersfield
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. Water may be getting in at the top through cracked flaunching or an uncapped pot, through the brickwork, or at the flashings. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. We check each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. If you are worried about gaps where the stack meets the roof and gaps in the mortar around the pots, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Watersfield 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Watersfield (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Watersfield can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Areas we can’t view from safe positions
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
How we price chimney surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Common roof problems in Watersfield
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People normally call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
We are often asked to look at:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Chimney surveys around Watersfield
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Bignor Roman Villa, about 1.8 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Watersfield goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Giles are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Watersfield is about 8 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Watersfield, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. Our West Sussex coverage includes Watersfield and the places around it. Brighton is in our area too.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for chimney surveys. If you need a chimney survey at a property on London Road, Chapel Close and River Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Watersfield, we cover Coldwaltham (1 mile north-east), Lower Horncroft (1 mile north), West Burton (1 mile south-west), Coates (2 miles north-west) and Bury (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Watersfield
Around Watersfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St James' CofE Primary School and The Labouring Man pub. Watersfield’s nearest station is Pulborough station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Amberley Museum (2.5 miles south) and Coates Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Watersfield include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Watersfield
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Pulborough station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Watersfield?
Yes, Watersfield is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Our stack is shared. Can you still survey it?
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.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. Our survey covers the outside of the stack and the roof around it. For the flue, you will need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Watersfield
Landlords and agents in Watersfield book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the chimney stack, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Check your stacks from ground level after strong winds
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Make sure unused flues are capped with ventilation
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.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.