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Chimney survey in Worthing, West Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for chimney surveys in Worthing. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
About our chimney survey in Worthing
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. We’re often asked to look into damp on a chimney breast inside and eroded joints in the brickwork, on flaunching, shared and party-wall stacks and brick chimney stacks.
Lots of homes in a place the size of Worthing are rented, and roofs on rented property are easy to overlook. A written record of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps landlords and agents plan work before a defect turns into a leak. Photos in the report give you a record to compare with later. A blocked gutter or loose flashing on a rental often goes unnoticed until damp appears.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Worthing (BN13, BN11, BN14, BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Chimney surveys in Worthing: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Worthing, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live near a park like Durrington Minature Railway, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Ecclesden Manor lies about 3.1 miles west, so building around Worthing goes back a long way. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Worthing is in West Sussex. Roofs in Worthing get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Worthing is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for chimney surveys. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Every address in BN13, BN11, BN14 and BN12 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Church Road, Market Place and High Street, and we cover them all. Worthing is on the A24 and A27, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Salvington (1 mile north), Offington (1 mile north-east), Broadwater (1 mile east), Findon Valley (2 miles north) and East Worthing (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west). Being one of West Sussex’s larger places, Worthing has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Near you in Worthing
We work in homes and buildings around The George And Dragon Public House, Durrington Minature Railway and Thomas A Becket First School, among other places. Worthing’s nearest station is West Worthing station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east. A little further out are The Acre (1.2 miles south-east) and Old Castle (less than half a mile east). Not far away are Highdown Hill and Widewater Lagoon.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Worthing and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Worthing
Is my home in Worthing listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
I let a flat near West Worthing station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
There’s no single answer. We record how the stack is doing and whether it’s capped with ventilation. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need consent.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What a chimney survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Conditions inside walls
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Whether a gas appliance or its flue is safe
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Chimney breasts
- Brick chimney stacks
- Flaunching
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
Nearby places to Worthing
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Signs you need a chimney survey in Worthing
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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Bricks with flaking faces
The streets around a church like St Andrew's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which limits apply to the survey
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Town-centre streets in Worthing can mean pay-and-display or permit parking, so a word about where to park saves time. We will want to see the loft, if there is one, and any ceiling or wall showing damp. Outside, the roof is viewed from every point that’s safe.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations by email.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.