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Chimney survey in West Wittering, West Sussex
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in West Wittering, with photos and a written report.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Whether the flue is safe to use
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in West Wittering
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
How a chimney survey works in West Wittering
Many homes have chimneys that are no longer used. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. Our survey looks at how each unused stack has been capped and checks the breasts for damp. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed gaps in the mortar around the pots and disused chimneys trapping moisture, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as West Wittering, 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 frequently need the most attention.
What you get is a clear record of the chimney stack on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- West Wittering (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near West Wittering
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Why get it checked now?
A damp chimney breast seldom dries out until the cause is found. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. Outbuildings and barns around West Wittering are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Wittering
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near West Wittering can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- Every part we can see is looked at: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Chimney surveys in West Wittering: local notes
West Wittering is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like West Wittering Parochial Church of England School will know that 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 Nutbourne station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
West Wittering is about 6 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Whether the building in West Wittering is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Royce Way, Elmstead Gardens and Locksash Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in East Wittering (2 miles south-east), Shipton Green (2 miles north-east), Somerley (2 miles east), Earnley (2 miles east) and Birdham (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Emsworth (5 miles north), Portfield (7 miles north-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
What’s near West Wittering
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Wittering pub. For rail, the closest station is Nutbourne station, about 4.6 miles north. Green spaces nearby include Pilsey Island.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. A structural engineer should confirm whether it’s adequate.
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. We record any we can see.
What affects the price in West Wittering
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
West Wittering questions
Is the coastal weather around West Wittering hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and West Wittering is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Do you cover smaller places like West Wittering?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
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.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where it applies. We note anything we couldn’t see.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Check redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.