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Chimney survey in Wiston, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the chimney stack at your property in Wiston. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- A stack that appears to lean
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. Cottages and farmhouses around Wiston frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know whether any stacks are shared, unused or leaning.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To get a price for chimney surveys in Wiston, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Chimney survey in Wiston
If you are buying a home with chimneys, it is worth knowing their condition before you exchange. On older stacks, we often find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. You get photos and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. We are frequently asked to look into mortar washing out of the joints and damp on a chimney breast inside, across chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Wiston 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Where we cannot see part of the chimney stack, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Wiston (BN44)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Wiston
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For any home in Wiston, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Wiston is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Wiston and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Wiston and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: BN44. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Hole Street, Water Lane and Spithandle Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Wiston: Ashington (1 mile north-west), Ashurst (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (3 miles north), Partridge Green (4 miles north-east) and Broomer's Corner (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-east).
Around Wiston
Other landmarks nearby include Steyning Museum (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Wiston includes Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Why it is worth a survey now in Wiston
A loose pot or brick can fall from height. A survey picks them out so they can be made safe by a suitable contractor. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% of clients satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a chimney survey in Wiston?
Flaunching is the mortar bed that holds the pots and throws water off the top. Once it cracks, water gets in and frost makes the cracks bigger. In time, the pots can become loose.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Signs that a stack is leaning
Take an older house close to All Saints Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Also in Wiston
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Wiston questions
Is Wiston in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Wiston as anywhere else.
Is Wiston within the area you cover?
Yes, Wiston is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. We survey the stack and its weathering, not the flue. For the flue, you will need a sweep or, for gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Wiston?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
A leaning stack should be looked at. Our survey notes how it looks and the condition of the bricks and joints, and if it may be a structural issue, we recommend a structural engineer.
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.
Roof by roof
Rendered stacks
We can’t see the bricks behind render without it being opened up, so the report says what can and can’t be judged.
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks frequently have soft lime mortar. Repairs should suit the original materials, which we mention where relevant.