Lead Work & Flashing
Expert lead flashing and leadwork at the junctions where roofs leak.
Lead Work & FlashingChimney Repairs & Repointing In Surrey
Damp on the chimney breast, crumbling mortar or a stack that looks like it's leaning? We repoint, re-flash, rebuild and weatherproof chimneys, with the right mortar for the age of the house.
- Fully Insured
- 25-Year Guarantee
- Open 24/7
Reviews
Don't Just Take Our Word For It
Rated five stars on Google by Surrey homeowners who've trusted us with their chimney work, from Godalming to Shalford and across the wider county. After more than 36 years on Surrey roofs, most of our chimney work work still comes the old-fashioned way: neighbours recommending us over the fence. You can read all our reviews, word for word.
About This Service
The Highest, Most Exposed Part Of Your Roof
A chimney takes weather from every side, so it's often the first thing to fail. We repoint failed joints, renew the flaunching that seals the pots, replace tired lead flashing where the stack meets the roof, and rebuild brickwork that's gone too far to save.
On older Surrey homes the mortar matters. Hard modern cement can trap moisture and damage soft historic brick, so we use lime mortar where the building needs it. A stack that looks like it's leaning is a structural warning and needs looking at promptly, not painting over.
What's Covered
Chimney Work We Carry Out
From a quick repoint to a full rebuild, and the leadwork that stops most chimney leaks.
RepointingFailed, crumbling mortar raked out and replaced, with lime mortar on period stacks where breathability matters.
FlaunchingThe sloped mortar bed that seals the pots at the top renewed, so rain sheds off instead of soaking in.
Lead Flashing & SoakersProperly dressed lead where the stack meets the roof, the single most common source of chimney leaks.
Partial & Full RebuildsUnsafe or badly decayed brickwork taken down and rebuilt to match, safely and to line.
Pots, Cowls & Capping OffPots and cowls fitted or replaced, and unused flues capped off to keep out rain and birds.
Damp & Leak TracingDamp on the chimney breast traced to its real cause: flashing, flaunching or mortar, not a guess.
Good To Know
Lime, Lead, And Doing It Once
Two short cuts cause most chimney trouble: hard cement mortar on soft old brick, which traps moisture and speeds decay, and mastic smeared where properly dressed lead flashing should be. Both look fine for a season, then fail. We do it the durable way.
Where a stack is leaning, cracked or heavily decayed, a coat of paint or a squirt of sealant just hides the problem. We tell you honestly whether it needs repointing, partial rebuild or full rebuild, and back the work with our 25-year guarantee.
How It Works
From First Call To Finished Job
No mystery, no runaround. Here's exactly what happens when you get in touch.
01Call Any TimeDay, night or weekend, a real person answers, not a call centre. Emergencies go to the front of the queue.
02Free SurveyWe inspect the roof properly, including a drone view where it helps, so you see the true condition for yourself.
03Honest QuoteA clear, fixed price in writing, with no obligation. If a smaller job will do, we'll say so.
04Guaranteed WorkThe job's done properly, the site's left tidy, and you get our 25-year written guarantee.
Where We Work
Chimney Work Across Guildford & Surrey
Towns & Villages We Cover
Surrey · Cranleigh · Guildford · Woking · Bramley · Shalford · Wonersh · Shamley Green · Ewhurst · Alfold · Dunsfold · Chiddingfold · Godalming · Milford · Shere · Dorking
Chimneys cause more leaks than any other part of a Surrey roof, usually through failed mortar or tired lead flashing rather than the stack itself. Our roofing resources cover what chimney repairs cost and when insurance pays. Find out more about us, then contact us for a quick quote, or go back to Wey Valley Roofing.
The Wey Valley Promise
Your Chimney Work, Guaranteed For 25 Years
Anyone can promise quality. We put it in writing. Every roof and every repair we complete is covered by a 25-year guarantee. Because after 36 years on Surrey roofs, we know exactly how long proper work should last.
- Covers all roof work and repairs, not just new roofs
- Given to you in writing before we leave
- Backed by a local business, not a call centre
Included With Every Job
25YEARS
Written Workmanship Guarantee
If something isn't right with our work within 25 years, we come back and put it right. Simple as that.
Wey Valley Roofing · Guildford, Surrey
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Good To Know
Chimney Work Questions, Answered
Damp on the chimney breast usually means water is getting in through failed flashing, cracked flaunching or porous mortar at the stack, then tracking down inside. We trace the real source rather than just treating the stain.
If only the mortar joints have failed and the brickwork is sound and plumb, repointing is enough. A leaning, cracked or heavily decayed stack needs a partial or full rebuild, and we'll show you the evidence either way.
Soft historic brick needs a flexible, breathable lime mortar. Hard modern cement can trap moisture and accelerate decay in older brickwork, so on period Surrey homes we use the right mortar for the building.
A durable repair fixes the failed component, flashing, flaunching or mortar, rather than coating over damp masonry. Sealants and paint over a wet stack hide the symptom while the damage continues underneath.
A stack that looks out of plumb is a structural warning sign and should be assessed promptly. Don't wait for a storm to decide it for you, call and we'll inspect it safely.
Peace Of Mind
We Are A Fully Insured Company
We hold Public Liability Insurance, which means you're protected in the unlikely event of any accidental harm or damage coming to you or your personal property. You can be sure that your safety and the care of your belongings is our top priority, and we take all appropriate measures to ensure our work is carried out responsibly.
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Tell us what's going on with your roof and we'll come back with an honest, no-obligation price. Prefer to talk? Call 07428 300474. We answer 24/7. For WhatsApp, email and where to find us, contact us any way that suits.
Tell us what's going on with your roof and we'll give you an honest, no-obligation price. Please call Scott — 24/7 emergency: 07428 300474. For WhatsApp and where to find us, contact us any way that suits.
- 25-year guarantee on all roof work and repairs
- 36+ years of roofing experience across Surrey
- We answer 24/7, quotes and emergencies
Covered by Public Liability insurance on every roof we set foot on.
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