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Chimney survey in Windmill Hill, East Sussex
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Windmill Hill, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Hidden damage within the stack
- Flue inspections or sweeping
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Windmill Hill
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Lead flashings
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Windmill Hill
Our chimney survey covers the stack and the details that keep water out around it: the pots and cowls, the flaunching on top, the pointing, the brickwork and the flashings where it meets the roof. We also 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. It suits a single stack on a house as well as several on a larger building. We survey lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked or missing flaunching and signs that a stack is leaning.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Windmill Hill (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Windmill Hill
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Windmill Hill
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Common questions in Windmill Hill
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Windmill Hill, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Windmill Hill is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Normans Bay station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
There is no single answer. We record how the stack is doing and whether it is capped with ventilation. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
Each stack is viewed from the safest viewpoints: from ground level, windows and vantage points, and from the loft where there is access. Our Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable. If part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What does a chimney survey cover?
The whole stack, as far as it can safely be seen: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. The flue should be checked by a sweep, or by a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances.
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How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Rural addresses near Windmill Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- The top of each stack is checked for cracked flaunching and loose pots.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- You receive a written report setting out what needs attention first.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Windmill Hill
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
Take a building like Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Windmill Hill
Windmill Hill lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than 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. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
With Horselunges Manor about 4 miles west, the area around Windmill Hill has a long history. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If you let a flat or house near Normans Bay station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Windmill Hill is about 4 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Windmill Hill is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
All of BN27 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Middleway, Dales Close and Victoria Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Windmill Hill include the A271, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Windmill Hill include Chapel Row (1 mile west), Flowers Green (1 mile south-west), Herstmonceux (1 mile west), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (15 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Windmill Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Brewers' Arms Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Normans Bay station, roughly 4.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Herstmonceux Castle (1.1 miles south) and Amberstone Hospital (2.8 miles west).