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Chimney survey in Worth Abbey, West Sussex
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Worth Abbey, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Surveys for landlords and agents in Worth Abbey
Landlords and letting agents in Worth Abbey book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Chimney survey in Worth Abbey
Each stack is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it’s safe. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where it applies. Where part of a stack can’t be seen, the report says so. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We survey brick chimney stacks, lead flashings and chimney breasts, and common reasons people get in touch are flaunching that has broken away and flashings pulling away from the stack.
Older buildings in small places like Worth Abbey 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Worth Abbey (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Use the report as a baseline for future checks
You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so it is easy to follow.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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.
Chimney surveys around Worth Abbey
With Gravetye Manor about 2.5 miles east, Worth Abbey sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near Abbey Church of Our Lady Help of Christians, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of Three Bridges station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Oriel High School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Worth Abbey is about 3 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. In Worth Abbey, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small.
Every address in RH10 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Balcombe Lane (2 miles south-west), Furnace Green (2 miles west), Balcombe (3 miles south), Pease Pottage (4 miles west) and Staplefield (5 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (3 miles west), Horsham (9 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (5 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Worth Abbey
Worth Abbey’s nearest station is Three Bridges station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (3.4 miles west) and Crawley Hospital (4 miles west). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.
Different roofs, different checks
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
Rendered stacks
Some stacks are rendered, which can hide the condition of the brickwork beneath. We look for cracks, hollow areas and staining.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. In a hamlet or village like Worth Abbey, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: how many stacks, whether any are shared and any signs of damp.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part we can see is checked: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Worth Abbey questions
I let a flat near Three Bridges station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Worth Abbey?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What do you check on a chimney?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. Everything is written up with photographs.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Should I worry about a leaning stack?
It’s worth having a leaning stack checked. 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 long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. The written report follows by email.
What affects the price in Worth Abbey
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.