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Chimney Survey in Whitemans Green
Chimney surveys in Whitemans Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Chimney survey in Whitemans Green: what you get
A chimney survey looks at the stack and everything around it: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and the flashings at the roof line. We also look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there is safe access. You get a report with photographs and our recommendations. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. We’re often asked to look into spalled or crumbling bricks and redundant stacks capped without ventilation, on brick chimney stacks, lead flashings and chimney breasts.
Some older homes in villages like Whitemans Green 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 Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Whitemans Green (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Also near Whitemans Green
Also in Whitemans Green
Chimney surveys around Whitemans Green
Ockenden Manor, about 0.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Whitemans Green. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
Take a building like Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Whitemans Green is about 2 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Whitemans Green and nearby. Across West Sussex, we cover Whitemans Green and the places around it. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RH17 is covered for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on London Road, Tollgate Lane and Ardingly Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Whitemans Green include Cuckfield (1 mile south-east), Brook Street (1 mile north), Slough Green (1 mile west), Staplefield (2 miles north-west) and Warninglid (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (7 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west).
Around Whitemans Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Rose And Crown Public House, Warden Park School and Warden Park School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Haywards Heath station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east. A little further out are St Francis Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (0.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Common roof problems in Whitemans Green
Stacks that were used for open fires for many years can weaken from the inside. Flue gases and damp can break down the mortar, sometimes more on one side than the other, which can make a stack lean.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- A stack that appears to lean
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
For landlords with property near Haywards Heath station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Will the report include photos?
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Whitemans Green
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. The survey checks for cracking and gaps around each pot.
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks often have soft lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.
Whitemans Green: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Haywards Heath station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Whitemans Green?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. We also note leaning, redundant stacks and damp inside.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Whitemans Green?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. In a small place like Whitemans Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We check every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
For a price for chimney surveys in Whitemans Green, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.