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Chimney survey in Wivelsfield, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Wivelsfield. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Signs that a stack is leaning
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Chimney survey in Wivelsfield
Damp on a chimney breast can have several causes. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Condensation inside an unventilated stack is another common cause. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause. You then know where to start. We survey flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts, and common reasons people get in touch are eroded joints in the brickwork and staining on walls around the chimney.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report records the chimney stack as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Wivelsfield (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys around Wivelsfield
The wider area around Wivelsfield has a long history of building, with Ockenden Manor about 3.6 miles north-west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you let a flat or house near Wivelsfield station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to Ote Hall Chapel: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Wivelsfield Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Wivelsfield is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. In Wivelsfield, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across West Sussex, we cover Wivelsfield and the places around it. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
All of RH17 is covered for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include Blackmores, Ditchling Road and Green Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Wivelsfield include Wivelsfield Green (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (1 mile south), Haywards Heath (2 miles north), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-east) and Plumpton Green (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (12 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west), Lancing (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Around Wivelsfield
We work in homes and buildings around The Burgess Hill Academy and Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Wivelsfield is Wivelsfield station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Francis Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Burgess Hill Museum (1.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Ditchling Beacon.
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
Lead flashings
Where the chimney meets the roof slopes, lead flashings keep water out. We check for lifting, splits and gaps in the joints.
How we price chimney surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
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How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Wivelsfield 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.
- 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
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Common questions in Wivelsfield
Do you cover smaller places like Wivelsfield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
I let a flat near Wivelsfield station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Never climb onto the roof to look at a chimney
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
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.
Watch for damp or staining on chimney breasts. Early signs are easier to trace.