West Sussex · London and the South East
West Lavington Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys across West Lavington, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Worn or missing pointing
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Cracked or missing flaunching
Chimney survey in West Lavington
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where it applies. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We survey chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks, and people most often book us about bricks with flaking faces and disused chimneys trapping moisture.
In a small place like West Lavington, many roofs stand in the open, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- West Lavington (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for West Lavington
Do you cover smaller places like West Lavington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Lavington?
Yes, West Lavington is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. It is not a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside, and we will say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Check fixings on the stack are sound and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Less load on the stack means less strain in wind.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
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. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What we can’t see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in West Lavington
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
Towns and villages near West Lavington
Also in West Lavington
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near West Lavington can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- The stacks are looked at from ground level, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
To get a price for chimney surveys in West Lavington, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a stack seems to lean, don’t leave it. Our survey records it and says when a structural engineer should look at it, so you can decide what to do next. For older village homes like those around West Lavington, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Lavington
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Chimney surveys around West Lavington
With Cowdray House about 0.6 miles north, West Lavington sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Midhurst CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
West Lavington is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in West Lavington, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
All of GU29 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Church Road, Selham Road and Highstanding Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Midhurst (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south-west), Easebourne (1 mile north), Bepton Common (1 mile west) and Heyshott Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (13 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (13 miles east).
Near you in West Lavington
We work in homes and buildings around Midhurst Rother College, St Margaret's Convent and Crown House, among other places. A little further out are Midhurst Museum (0.6 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Levin Down and Graffham Common.