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Chimney Survey in West Barnham
Find out what’s going on with the chimney stack before you spend money on it. Chimney surveys in West Barnham, with photos and a clear written report.
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it’s doing. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council, so check with them first. Older and listed buildings around West Barnham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in West Barnham
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Chimney survey in West Barnham: what you get
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there’s 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 are frequently asked to look into signs that a stack is leaning and lifted or split lead flashings, on brick chimney stacks, flaunching and chimney pots and cowls.
Somewhere as small as West Barnham, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- West Barnham (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
West Barnham homes and their roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from West Barnham, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you let a flat or house near Barnham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are often 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.
West Barnham is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in West Barnham. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Chimney surveys in PO22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Woodside, Orchard Way and Paddocks, and we cover them all. With the B2233 close by, West Barnham is simple for us to get to for chimney surveys. Other places close to West Barnham include Barnham (1 mile south-east), Eastergate (1 mile north-west), Walberton (1 mile north-east), Westergate (1 mile west) and Fontwell (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Around West Barnham
Around West Barnham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Philip Howard Catholic High School and The Murrell Arms and the streets around them. There is a railway station in West Barnham itself: Barnham station. A little further out are Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s WWT Arundel.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around West Barnham, 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.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Common roof problems in West Barnham
Where a chimney meets the roof, lead flashings keep water out. With age they can lift, split or come away from the joints. Failed flashings are one of the most common causes of damp around chimneys. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
- Staining on walls around the chimney
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Barnham Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey won’t cover
Also near West Barnham
What else we do in West Barnham
Roof by roof
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, often with a cowl or cap on top. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
Questions from West Barnham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Barnham?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in West Barnham?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you inspect shared chimneys?
Yes. Shared stacks are common on terraced and semi-detached houses. We record the stack as far as we can see it and flag anything on the neighbour’s side.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the chimney stack, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What affects the price in West Barnham
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.