Have you noticed smoke, damp, or rust marks in your property? If so, this could be a sign that your chimney needs repair. As a professional roofing company serving Cobham, Oxshott, Hersham, and the surrounding areas, our team are here to help, providing a comprehensive range of pitched and flat roofing services, including:
If you would like to enquire about our scheduled and emergency roof repairs, including new roof installations, chimney repairs, and guttering replacements, please don’t hesitate to call us on 07946 640262. In the meantime, read on to learn the signs that there may be a problem with your chimney.
If you notice any of the following issues with your property’s chimney, our roofing specialists strongly urge you to contact your local roofing company. Leaving them untreated will likely result in costly chimney repairs or even emergency roof repairs.
This could be linked to a buildup of creosote in your chimney. Creosote is a byproduct of burning wood that adheres to the flue’s liner. If it’s not cleared off, it will block smoke and other gases from escaping through the chimney crown. If smoke lingers, it will cause unpleasant smells, and excessive creosote buildup could lead to a chimney fire.
If the mortar joints or masonry appear worn, you may have some structural issues that require chimney repointing. Our team of roofers know just how dangerous this can be for your home and your personal safety. If the mortar joints, masonry, or leadwork in your chimney fails, it will also lead to water ingress, a common problem for pitched and flat roofing systems that can cause issues with timbers and walls. Further repairs or a new roof installation may be needed to resolve water-related issues.
Any damp or mould on your Cobham property is a strong indicator that you’re experiencing a leak or penetrating dampness. They cause structural issues in the building and can even lead to respiratory problems and other health concerns if left untreated. The sooner you spot any problems with damp and mould, the sooner a roofing company like us can help you.
Perhaps not a sign you may have thought of before. However, when cleaning the fireplace in your Cobham home, you may notice rust, which is a bad omen for your chimney and roofing system as a whole. Just like dampness and mould appearing on walls and ceilings, rust in the damper or firebox is proof that water is leaking through the chimney and affecting the fireplace’s metal components.
Whether you need a roof survey, chimney repairs, emergency roof repairs, a new roof installation, or any other pitched and flat roofing services, Surrey Roofing Specialists are on hand to provide 24-hour call-outs. Contact us today to give your pitched or flat roof installation the treatment it needs.
