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Chimney repairs in Brighton, from pots to rebuilds
Every chimney on a Brighton terrace takes the full force of the sea wind, and Sure Seal handle chimney repairs in Brighton from one cracked pot to a full rebuild. Each quote includes a free drone survey, so you see the stack up close first.
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Pick the job that matches what you can see on your stack. Not sure which it is? The drone survey shows us exactly what the chimney needs.
Chimney repointing
Crumbling chimney joints raked out and repointed in lime or cement, matched to your bricks and the age of your house.
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Chimney flashing
Failed chimney lead replaced properly: new soakers, step flashing, aprons and back gutters, wedged and pointed into the brickwork.
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Chimney rebuilds
Leaning, cracked or storm-damaged stacks taken down to sound brickwork and rebuilt with matching bricks, new lead and pots.
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Chimney removal
Redundant chimney stacks taken down below the roofline, the flue vented and the roof tiled in to match.
See chimney removalWhat to look for on your stack
You can spot most of these from the pavement or the back garden.
Mortar dropping from the joints
Sandy grit on the roof, in the gutter or on the path below means the joints are eroding and water is getting into the brickwork.
Cracks around the pots
The cement bed holding the pots cracks with frost and age. Water then runs down inside the stack, and the pots work loose.
A lean visible from the road
A stack that is out of plumb is a safety issue, not a cosmetic one. Get it looked at before a winter storm finds the weak point.
Damp on the chimney breast
Damp patches on the breast in a bedroom or the loft point to failed flashing, eroded pointing or an open flue with no cap on top.
Buddleia growing from the stack
Buddleia and weeds rooting in a chimney are a sure sign of wet, open joints. As the roots grow, they push the bricks further apart.
Drone first, scaffold second
We start with the drone. A close look at every face of the stack shows us the pointing, the flaunching, the pots and the lead without anyone setting foot on your roof, and you get to see the photos too. From that we tell you what needs doing now, what can wait a year or two, and what it all costs, in writing, before any scaffold goes up.
Then we set up safe access and do the work in the right order: pots and flaunching first, then the pointing or rebuild, then the lead flashing at the base so everything above it sheds water properly. Old mortar, broken pots and offcuts come down with us and leave in our van, and we clear the gutters of any grit the job has dropped into them.
- Drone photos of every face of the stack
- Written quote before any work
- Safe access and scaffold where needed
- Pointing matched to the brick
- New lead where the old has failed
- Grit cleared from roof and gutters
Brighton chimneys and the salt air
Brighton's Regency and Victorian terraces carry tall brick stacks, often shared between neighbours, with rows of clay pots on top. They were built with soft bricks and lime mortar, and they sit right in the path of the salt-laden south-westerlies coming off the Channel. Salt and frost together eat mortar and blow the faces off soft bricks. Further inland, flint cottages in Lewes and the villages under the Downs have their own chimney quirks, and we treat each one on its merits.
Repair, rebuild or remove?
Nearly every chimney needs one of three things, and the drone survey tells us which.
Repair and repoint
For a stack that stands straight and sound but has tired joints, cracked flaunching or a loose pot. Fresh pointing and a new flaunching bed keep water out of the brickwork for years.
Best for: Sound stacks with worn mortar
Rebuild
For a leaning stack, loose brickwork or faces blown off by frost. We take it down to sound brickwork and build it back with matching bricks, a new lead tray and new pots.
Best for: Leaning or badly damaged stacks
Remove
For a chimney you no longer use. We take it down below the roofline, cap and vent the flue and tile over the gap, which ends the maintenance bills on that stack for good.
Best for: Redundant stacks costing you money
Five stars, in their own words
Great service for flat & tiled roof repair. Professional and knowledgeable advice on works required. Good management which gave quick response and completion of works required.
We had an issue with a leak coming from our chimney and on getting up there realised our flat roof had been installed poorly. Brendan was so professional throughout, talking us through everything and not pressuring us to make quick decisions regarding the repair. His team were very efficient and got the job done in 2 days. Brendan kept me updated throughout the job, sending photos of the work. His team left the place spotless, even washing down the roof on completion. Having had a few quotes from some rather suspect companies, these guys are so genuine and clearly take pride in doing the job well. Would recommend and call again if needed.
If you have any roofing work or repairs to be done, then look no further than Sureseal Roofing & Guttering. I have found William and his team to be responsive & professional. They were able to address all my queries and advise wherever necessary. Most importantly their standard of finished work measured upto what had been committed, as well as my expectations of high quality. I whole-heartedly recommend their work.
I am extremely impressed with the fascias, soffits, and gutter cleaning service! The team was efficient, professional, and thorough, leaving everything spotless. My gutters are now functioning perfectly, and the fascias and soffits look brand new. Highly recommend this service to anyone looking for quality and reliable work. Great job!
I am extremely satisfied with the service provided by SURESEAL ROOFING AND GUTTERING LTD. From the initial consultation to the completion of the project, the team was professional, efficient, and thorough. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of roofing services.
The owner and his team provided a great quotation, fair pricing, and excellent communication. I recently had my garage roof repaired and was very satisfied. The work was completed efficiently and to a high standard. Highly recommended!
Chimney costs, explained
Chimney prices come down to the size of the stack and how we reach it. A single-flue stack on a bungalow is a very different job from a tall, shared stack with eight pots on a three-storey terrace. We price from the drone photos and a look at the access, then give you one written figure with no deposit to pay and no extras added once the scaffold is up.
What sets the price
- Height and size of the stack
- Scaffold or roof access needed
- Number of pots and flues
- Repair, rebuild or removal
- Lead flashing to replace
- Stack shared with a neighbour
No surprises: the price on your written quote is the price you pay. No deposit.
From your call to a finished job
Tell us what's wrong
Tap the problem, fill in the short form or call Jamie. We respond fast, and emergencies get a call-out 24/7.
Free drone survey
We put a drone over the roof and show you the photos, so you see exactly what we see.
Fixed written quote
One price for the job that's actually needed. No deposit and no call-out charge.
Done and cleared
We do the work, take every bit of waste away and leave the place spotless.
Chimneys questions
How do I know if my chimney needs repairing?
Look for mortar crumbling from the joints, cracks in the cement around the pots, plants growing out of the brickwork, a visible lean, or damp on the chimney breast inside. Any one of those means water is getting in. If you cannot see the stack clearly from the ground, book our free drone survey and we will show you close-up photos of every side.
Do you need scaffolding to repair a chimney?
For most chimney work, yes, because scaffold is the safe way to work on a stack. Small jobs such as refixing a cowl or a minor flashing repair can sometimes be done from roof ladders, depending on the pitch and height of the roof. We tell you which your job needs when we quote, and the scaffold is included in the price.
Does home insurance cover chimney repairs?
Storm damage, such as pots blown off or a stack damaged in high winds, is often covered by buildings insurance. Wear and tear, like eroded mortar or old lead, is not. Check your own policy wording before you claim. If you are claiming, our drone photos and written quote give your insurer clear evidence of the damage and what it takes to put right.
What is chimney flaunching?
Flaunching is the sloped bed of mortar on top of the stack that holds the pots in place and throws rainwater off the top. It takes the worst of the weather, so it cracks before anything else on the chimney. Once it cracks, water runs into the stack and the pots work loose. We hack off failed flaunching and bed the pots in a fresh, well-shaped mix.
Is it worth repairing a chimney I never use?
Only if it is in good shape. A redundant chimney still needs pointing, flaunching and flashing like one you use, so a stack in poor condition is often better taken down below the roofline and tiled over. If it only needs light repointing, repair is the cheaper route today. We give you both prices so you can weigh them up.
Worried about the state of your chimney?
Book a free drone survey and see every side of the stack before you spend a penny.