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West Chiltington Common Chimney Survey
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in West Chiltington Common from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
Chimney survey in West Chiltington Common: what you get
Chimney stacks take more weather than almost any other part of a house. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. A survey finds these problems and records them with photos. We survey flaunching, chimney breasts and brick chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are unused flues sealed without airflow and loose, cracked or missing pots.
In a smaller place like West Chiltington Common, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- West Chiltington Common (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Rendered stacks
A rendered stack can mask problems in the bricks below. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks often have soft lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Parking around West Chiltington Common is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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West Chiltington Common questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Pulborough station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to West Chiltington Common?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
When does the report arrive?
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, like an exchange date, tell us when you book.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The written report follows by email.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
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. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Chiltington Common
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents and landlords in West Chiltington Common book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Leave it or get it looked at?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. In a smaller place like West Chiltington Common, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
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.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in West Chiltington Common
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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. About 2.4 miles south-west lies Parham House, a reminder of how long the area around West Chiltington Common has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like West Chiltington Community Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
West Chiltington Common is about 9 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Whether the building in West Chiltington Common is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. West Chiltington Common is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
All of RH20 is within our area for chimney surveys. You’ll find streets such as Morris Way, Nightingales and Wells Place, all of which we cover. If you are just outside West Chiltington Common, we cover West Chiltington (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Marehill (1 mile north-west), Abingworth (1 mile east) and Wiggonholt (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-east).
What’s near West Chiltington Common
In West Chiltington Common, that means homes and buildings near Rydon Community College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles south) and Amberley Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near West Chiltington Common include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.