Our chimney services cover repairs, repointing, rebuilding, removal and cowls for homes in Billingshurst and across West Sussex and Surrey. There's no call-out charge to come and look at your chimney.
Here's what each chimney service involves. Tap one to find out more.
A chimney stack sits high up in the weather, so cracked pots, loose bricks and worn flaunching are common. Left alone, they let water into the brickwork and down into your home. We repair the damage and check the flashing at the base while we're up there. See how chimney repairs work.
More about chimney repairsThe mortar joints on a chimney wear away faster than the rest of the house. Once they're crumbling, rain soaks into the bricks and can show as damp on the chimney breast inside. We rake out the old mortar and repoint the stack properly. Read more about chimney repointing in Billingshurst.
More about chimney repointingIf a stack is leaning, badly cracked or has loose brickwork at the top, repairs may not be enough. We take it down to sound brickwork and rebuild it, reusing bricks where they're good enough so it still matches the house. Find out when a rebuild makes sense.
More about chimney rebuildingAn unused chimney can still cause damp and needs upkeep. Taking the stack down below the roofline and tiling over the gap removes the problem for good. If the chimney is shared with next door, that needs agreeing first, and we'll talk you through it. See what chimney removal involves.
More about chimney removalA cowl sits on top of the chimney pot to keep out rain, birds and debris, and some types help the flue draw better. We fit the right cowl for chimneys that are in use or capped off, on homes around Billingshurst. Find out which cowl suits your chimney.
More about chimney cowl installationChimney work happens at height and is easy to rush, so look for someone who will explain what's wrong before quoting. Ask whether scaffolding is included, what the work covers and what guarantee is offered, and check the contractor is insured.
We've carried out roofing and chimney work around Billingshurst for 5 years. We don't charge to come and look, every quote is free with no obligation, and if a chimney starts leaking or loses bricks in a storm, our emergency call-outs run 24/7.
Tell us what's happening with your roof. We aim to respond the same day, and there's no call-out charge.
We look at the roof, explain what we've found in plain terms and give you a free, no-obligation quote.
We carry out the work we quoted for, then talk you through what we've done before we leave.
The most common causes are worn pointing, cracked flaunching at the top of the stack, failed lead flashing where the chimney meets the roof, or rain getting down an uncapped flue. We check each of these and tell you which one is letting water in before we quote.
It depends on the damage. Worn pointing can usually wait a little while, but loose bricks, a leaning stack or a cracked pot can come down in high winds and should be made safe straight away. If you're unsure, call us and we'll come and take a look.
Yes. Unused chimneys still need upkeep because they stand in the weather like any other. We can repair or repoint them, fit a cowl or cap that keeps rain out while letting the flue breathe, or take the stack down if you'd rather not maintain it.
Repairs and cowl fitting are often done in a day once access is in place. Repointing a stack usually takes a day or two, and rebuilds take longer. Weather plays a part, as mortar shouldn't be laid in heavy rain or frost. We'll give you a likely timescale with your quote.
Describe what you've noticed about your chimney, and we'll arrange a free visit to look at it.
