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Chimney survey in Worth, West Sussex
Chimney surveys in Worth, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
What we are asked to look at in Worth
TV aerials, satellite dishes and their brackets are frequently fixed to chimneys. Their weight and the wind on them can loosen bricks and pointing. We check fixings on the stack as part of the survey.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Worn or missing pointing
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Staining on walls around the chimney
For businesses in and around places such as County Mall, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which limits apply to the survey
How a chimney survey works in Worth
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. On older stacks, we frequently find cracked flaunching, loose flashings and worn pointing. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. We’re often asked to look into a chimney out of line and unused flues sealed without airflow, across chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and lead flashings.
Around Worth, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
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
- Worth (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Hidden sides of a shared stack
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Conditions inside walls
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Worth
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney breasts
Common questions in Worth
Is Worth within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Three Bridges station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
An unused stack still needs to stay weathertight and ventilated. If it’s capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. We check how it is capped and its condition, so you can decide with a builder what to do.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
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Also in Worth
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Worth, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- The stacks are looked at from the ground, from windows and from other safe vantage points.
- Every part we can see is looked at: pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, bricks and flashings.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Worth
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Many older stacks were built with lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We photograph each pot and note any damage.
Why get it checked now?
If you’re buying, find out about the stacks before you exchange. After that, any work is yours to arrange and pay for. Our report gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Around Worth, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Worth
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Local roofs in Worth
The wider area around Worth has a long history of building, with Gravetye Manor about 4.2 miles south-east. If your home is one of 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. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Three Bridges station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Homes near green spaces like Worth Park Gardens can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Worth is about 2 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Worth, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex.
Surveys in RH10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Worth Road, Banks Road and Saxon Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Pound Hill (1 mile north), Maidenbower (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile north-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-west) and Forge Wood (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Worth
We work in homes and buildings around Oriel High School, Worth Park Gardens and Dem Shish pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Three Bridges station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (2.2 miles west) and County Mall (1.6 miles west). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.