CHIMNEY REPAIRS • STORRINGTON • RH20
Storrington chimney repairs, leadwork and repointing
Storrington chimney repairs for leaks, failed pointing, flaunching, leadwork, pots and rebuilding. In-house scaffolding and written quotes.
A clear diagnosis first
A practical approach to chimney repair in Storrington
Storrington chimney stacks sit above clay and concrete-tiled roofs exposed to rain moving across the South Downs. Eroded joints, cracked flaunching and tired leadwork can each produce similar internal staining, so a useful quotation must distinguish the likely route of water from unrelated surface weathering.
We undertake repointing, selective brick replacement, flaunching, pot and cowl work, lead flashing repairs and agreed reductions or rebuilding. Roof-level access is coordinated through our in-house scaffolding where required.
The work
Repairs from the chimney pot to the tiles
Flaunching and pots
Cracked or loose flaunching is renewed where required, with pots checked for stability and suitable terminals discussed.
Repointing
Weathered joints are prepared and repointed rather than covered with a thin surface smear that cannot bond properly.
Lead flashings
Aprons, soakers and stepped flashings are checked for splits, poor laps, movement and inadequate cover.
Local rebuilds
Unstable or badly deteriorated sections can be carefully rebuilt to the agreed extent, with structural considerations addressed where relevant.
Local considerations
Older masonry needs compatible repair
Some Storrington stacks contain softer historic bricks and mortar, while others have been repaired with hard cement-rich pointing. The repair specification should consider the existing masonry rather than defaulting to one mortar or coating for every chimney.
We also inspect the surrounding tile courses and any back gutter or valley behind the stack. Water collecting on the uphill side of a chimney can exploit small defects that are not visible from the garden, which is where scaffold or drone-assisted photographs can be particularly helpful.
A chimney is assessed from the terminals down to the roof junction; repairing one surface cannot correct an unrelated defect elsewhere.
Roofing details
What the work looks like close up
From enquiry to completion
A practical four-stage process
Observe
Record the damp location, fireplace use and weather conditions when the leak appears.
Inspect
Check pots, flaunching, masonry, leadwork, back gutters and adjacent tiles.
Scope
Separate necessary repair from optional maintenance in the written quotation.
Weather
Complete the agreed masonry and lead details and photograph the finished work where available.
Accountable local company
Why homeowners choose Bespoke
Bespoke Sussex Roofing is the trading name of Bespoke Roofing & Renovations Ltd. We are family-run, carry £10m public liability insurance and coordinate roofing with our in-house scaffolding service. Drone-assisted quotations are used where suitable.
Qualifying work receives the written guarantee stated in the quotation. The term and scope depend on the agreed work; we do not claim that every repair carries the same guarantee.
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Storrington roofing FAQs
Can failed chimney pointing cause internal damp?
Yes. Wind-driven rain can pass through eroded joints, although flashings, flaunching, pots and the surrounding roof should also be checked.
Do you replace damaged chimney bricks?
Selective brick replacement can be included where individual units are significantly deteriorated and compatible replacements are available.
Can a redundant chimney be lowered?
We can assess agreed chimney reduction or removal work. Structural support, ventilation, party-wall and building-control considerations may be relevant.
Is scaffolding included?
Where required, the proposed in-house scaffolding is included or clearly identified in the written quotation.
Can you attend an urgent leak today?
Same-day attendance may be possible depending on current availability, weather and safe access.
Ready to discuss the roof?
Request a free written quotation
Call 01798 879385, WhatsApp 07584 662904 or email cameron@bespoke-roofing.com. Photographs are included with quotations where available.