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Wickstreet Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Wickstreet, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
How a chimney survey works in Wickstreet
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We look at what can safely be seen and what the owner gives us access to. If a defect appears to be on the neighbour’s side, we note it and you can then discuss it with them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are bricks with flaking faces and flashings pulling away from the stack, on flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Wickstreet may be 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Wickstreet (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a chimney survey in Wickstreet
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Look out for signs like these:
- Worn or missing pointing
- A chimney out of line
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Pancras, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near Wickstreet can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
For a price for chimney surveys in Wickstreet, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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What a chimney survey looks like in Wickstreet
Historic houses such as Michelham Priory, about 1.2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Wickstreet goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For landlords with property near Berwick (Sussex) station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Bede's Prep School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Wickstreet is about 3 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Wickstreet can all book chimney surveys. Wickstreet is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across BN26 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Arlington (1 mile south), Berwick (2 miles south-west), Ripe (2 miles north-west), Selmeston (2 miles south-west) and Golden Cross (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Wickstreet
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Park Mead Primary School and The Plough Inn, among other places. The closest station to Wickstreet is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Drusillas Museum (2.8 miles south) and Burlough Castle (2.9 miles south). For a walk, there’s Firle Beacon.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Look at the chimneys with binoculars after a storm
- Photograph damp patches with the date
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wickstreet
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords and agents in Wickstreet book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
How we price chimney surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
FAQs for Wickstreet
Is my home in Wickstreet listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Wickstreet within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What should I do with a chimney I do not use?
It depends on its condition and your plans. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. If you’re thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Damp on a chimney breast typically means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping, and record what we find.