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Winton Chimney Survey
Chimney surveys in Winton from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Worn or missing pointing
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
How a chimney survey works in Winton
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 photos and our recommendations. We survey single stacks on houses and groups of stacks on bigger buildings. We survey brick chimney stacks, chimney breasts and lead flashings, and people most frequently book us about spalled or crumbling bricks and a chimney out of line.
In a village or hamlet like Winton, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Winton (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Winton, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- 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.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the roof space where we can reach them.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Common questions in Winton
Will you come out to Winton?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Berwick (Sussex) station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you need to go on the roof to check the chimney?
We look from the ground, from windows and from the loft where it’s safe. Where applicable, our Premium Survey adds a drone inspection for a closer view. Any area we couldn’t view is noted.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How do I book a survey in Winton?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. The written report follows by email.
Chimney surveys in Winton: local notes
Winton is within about 4 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. With Alfriston Clergy House about 0.5 miles south, Winton 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St. Andrew, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Berwick (Sussex) station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Alfriston School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Winton is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Winton and the rest of East Sussex. Winton is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. Brighton is in our area too.
Every address in BN26 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Winton: Alfriston (1 mile south), Lullington (1 mile south), Milton Street (1 mile east), Dukes Green (1 mile south) and Alciston (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
Around Winton
In Winton, that means homes and buildings near Ye Olde Smugglers Inn, among other places. Winton’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (within half a mile south) and Arlington Castle (0.5 miles east). The countryside around Winton includes Firle Beacon.
Useful tips for Winton property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Ask about consent before removing a chimney on an older property
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.
Make sure redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, frequently with a cowl or cap on top. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
How we price chimney surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
For a price for your roof in Winton, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Why act early in Winton
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a chimney is before exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, the work is down to you. A report gives you something specific to put to the seller. In a small place like Winton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Winton
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What a chimney survey does not cover
A survey is a close look at the chimney stack, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Areas we cannot view from safe positions
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls