Chimney Repairs in Littlehampton, Shoreham and all Locations in the Worthing Area
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that, in our position as a combined building and roofing company, we can also undertake chimney repairs. During the colder winter months, who doesn’t enjoy the comforting feel of a roaring fire and a cosy atmosphere? The chimney is one of the most important parts of the roofing structure, and it goes through a considerable amount of work during its lifespan. As well as having to deal with warmth from inside the home, the chimney also suffers from exposure to rain, snow, ice and wind.
SD Building & Roofing undertakes chimney repairs in Worthing, our hometown location, and in the Littlehampton, Shoreham and West Sussex areas.
Through lack of maintenance alone, the chimney is often the most neglected part of the roofing structure. We strongly advise that you have your chimney inspected, cleaned and maintained annually to keep it safe for everyday use once the colder months come rolling in. Leave things as they are and, should you need to book in for chimney repairs in the future, you could find that the damage has worsened to the extent where it needs a full renovation.
We invite you to contact us today to arrange an initial inspection. By doing so, you can avoid costlier repair and renovation work in the future.
A Dependable Chimney Repair and Renovation Service
Small-scale chimney repairs can help you avoid the expense of renovating, and there is plenty that we can do for you from the perspective of a roofing company. One of the most common causes of disrepair is cracked mortar but this usually requires a simple solution. On larger cracks, we can remove the damaged mortar and keep brickwork held together by applying fresh mortar. Sealant is an option for chimneys with smaller cracks in the mortar.
If the extent of the damage on a Worthing, Littlehampton, Shoreham or West Sussex home requires us to use a more comprehensive repair method, we replace old bricks with new to ensure safety and chimney repairs that will last.
To help prevent leaks, we also use caulk around the edges of the chimney’s flue and its crown. This repair method stops moisture from seeping down the breast of the chimney and into the home. These repair methods are all simple, non-invasive, and relatively inexpensive compared to a renovation.
The Best Time to Have Chimney Repairs Undertaken
The best time to have your chimney inspected is during the spring and always before the start of summer. The autumn and winter months are never ideal for undertaking roof repairs of any kind, but the harshness of the UK’s weather can make chimney repairs close to impossible. In extreme conditions, there is even a chance that the weather will compromise the fixes that we make as a roofing company. This only serves to lengthen the process and increase costs.
Having the job completed during the warmer summer months will ensure a lasting repair and will help you avoid further work within just a few months.
We remind you that all chimney repairs are different so costs will depend on the size of the chimney, the amount of work that needs doing, and whether the flue will need replacing or not. SD Building & Roofing also needs to factor in the replacement of caps, cowls and pots, and the repair and replacement of leadwork if an inspection reveals that the flashing has started to erode.
Our advice is to arrange an inspection in Worthing, Littlehampton, Shoreham or West Sussex with us as soon as the spring months arrive. We promise to give you a fair and transparent evaluation of your chimney’s condition, and a competitive quotation for repairs with labour and material costs included.