West Sussex · London and the South East
Wivelsfield Green Chimney Survey
Wondering about the chimney stack at a property in Wivelsfield Green? You can book a chimney survey in Wivelsfield Green and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- A chimney out of line
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
Wivelsfield Green homes and their roofs
About 4.3 miles north-west lies Ockenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Wivelsfield Green has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wivelsfield Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Wivelsfield station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Ote Hall Chapel, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Wivelsfield Green is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Wivelsfield Green is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Wivelsfield Green and the places around it. Brighton is in our area too.
We work across RH17 for chimney surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Downsview Drive, Allwood Crescent and Farncombe Close. Other places close to Wivelsfield Green include Wivelsfield (1 mile west), Ditchling Common (2 miles south-west), Plumpton Green (2 miles south), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north) and North Chailey (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (14 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Wivelsfield Green
Around Wivelsfield Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Cock Inn, among other places. Wivelsfield Green’s nearest station is Wivelsfield station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Burgess Hill Museum (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Chimney survey in Wivelsfield Green: what you get
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We inspect the parts we can see safely and the parts the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. If you’re worried about redundant stacks capped without ventilation and a stack that appears to lean, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Wivelsfield Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently 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.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Wivelsfield Green (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Wivelsfield Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Roof by roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
In the loft, staining around the stack often shows where water is getting in. We record what we see with photographs.
Flaunching
Sitting at the very top, flaunching is fully exposed. We look for cracks, gaps around the pots and missing pieces.
Common questions in Wivelsfield Green
Is my home in Wivelsfield Green listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Wivelsfield Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
What does a chimney survey cover?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Check your stacks from the ground after strong winds
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
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.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
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. Don’t go up yourself.