Chimney Builds and Repairs in Guildford, Woking and surrounding areas
When it comes to chimney repairs, A P Benson Roofing & Building should be your first and only call. Continuously trading since 1980, we have been in the business of roof and chimney repairs for almost forty years, delivering a high-quality, professional service to customers in Guildford, Woking, Farnham, Chobham, Haslemere, Godalming, and beyond.
Our comprehensive list of chimney services include:-
- Chimney repairs
- Chimney rebuilds
- Chimney dismantling & removals
- Chimney pots, bird guards and cowls fitted
- Lead flashing
- Storm damage repairs
- Flue liners installed
Common Chimney Repairs
Whether you have a working chimney or just the existing, blocked-off stack, it forms an important part of your roof system. Joined to the main body of the roof with sealant or lead flashing, any damage to the chimney can cause serious problems to the rest of the roof and the upper floors of your house, often in the form of leaks. These are some of the more common chimney repairs we come across.
Chimney cowls
Chimney cowls stop things like water, debris, and small animals from getting into your chimney, so ensuring they have been properly installed, or repaired is an absolute must. Not only can this lead to a blockage that is hazardous for a working chimney, it can also cause damp and infestation.
Repointing
With a brick and mortar chimney, any cracks in the mortar need attending to straight away. Aside from the obvious concern of letting in unwanted water, if left to their own devices, these cracks will only get bigger, potentially causing large chunks of mortar, or even bricks to come away from the stack and damage the roof.
Storm damage
Being exposed and upright from the roof, chimneys are particularly prone to storm damage. Heavy rain and winds can easily erode the outer surface of the chimney and strip away the lead work that connects it to the roof.
What AP Benson Roofing & Building Can Do For You
Whether you need a new chimney built or an existing one repaired, the first thing we do is survey the roof site and establish the extent of the job. Our chimney experts will be able to provide you with a detailed and accurate quote for the project, including all our materials and labour costs. If you’re satisfied with the figure, will we begin our work.
Why Choose AP Benson
There are plenty of reasons to choose us for all your chimney build and your new roofs and re-roofing needs in Surrey.
Trading since 1980, we are one of the county’s best-established roofing firms.
We have our own, hand-picked team of professional roofers with more than 100 years in the local roofing industry between them.
They bring this extensive expertise to every job, ensuring a high standard of workmanship and customer service every time.
Our work is fully insured and guaranteed for your added peace of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some of the most common queries we encounter across Guildford and the surrounding areas.
Not necessarily. Often, spalling brickwork can be repaired, and the stack can be repointed. We only recommend a full rebuild if the chimney is structurally unstable or leaning significantly.
Repointing is the process of raking out old, perished mortar between the bricks and replacing it with fresh, weather-resistant mortar to prevent water ingress and strengthen the stack.
This is often caused by a failure in the lead flashing at the base of the chimney or hygroscopic salts in the masonry. It can also be caused by a lack of a chimney cowl, allowing rain to fall straight down the flue.
Yes. We can fit a variety of cowls to prevent bird entry, stop rain from entering the flue, or improve the draw of your fireplace.
Yes. If you no longer use a chimney and it is causing maintenance issues, we can safely remove it below the roofline and tile over the area to match the rest of your roof.
Your Local Chimney Repair Experts
Working out of our Guildford office, we are in a great position to assist private customers and commercial clients across our home county of Surrey. Whether you live in nearby Woking or somewhere further afield, we promise prompt and effective service on every project. For more information, visit our Areas We Cover page.
